Board Feet Calculator

Hardwood and some lumber yards sell by the board foot: a piece 1 in thick, 12 in wide and 1 ft long. Use nominal thickness when your yard quotes that way.

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How it’s calculated

  • Board feet = thickness (in) × width (in) × length (ft) ÷ 12

Worked example

Ten 2 × 6 boards, 12 ft long.

Inputs

Thickness
2 in
Width
6 in
Length
12 ft
Number of boards
10
Price per board foot
0 $/bf

Results

Board feet
120 bf
Board feet per board
12 bf

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Assumptions and limits

  • Hardwood is usually measured rough (e.g. 4/4 = 1 in). Dimensional lumber is often quoted in nominal sizes.

Verify the result against the applicable local code, adopted code edition, manufacturer instructions and project requirements. See our methodology.

Questions

How many board feet in a 2×6×12?

2 × 6 × 12 ÷ 12 = 12 board feet, using nominal dimensions.

What is 4/4 or 8/4 lumber?

Quarters of an inch: 4/4 is 1 in thick rough, 8/4 is 2 in.