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Board Foot Calculator

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How to use Board Foot Calculator

What the tool does, how to run it, and what to expect from the result.

About this board foot calculator

A board foot is 144 cubic inches: a board 1 in thick, 12 in wide and 1 ft long. Board feet = thickness in × width in × length ft ÷ 12. A 1 × 6 × 8 ft board is 4 BF; ten of them are 40 BF. Hardwood is priced per board foot using nominal thickness (4/4, 8/4).

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Who Board Foot Calculator is for

A quick way to understand who this helps, what it solves, and where it connects next.

Best fit

Homeowners, DIYers and contractors estimating materials before a store run.

Ideal for

Using the board foot calculator without installing anything or signing up.

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers for the questions people usually have before trying a utility like this.

Do I use actual or nominal dimensions?

Hardwood dealers use nominal rough dimensions. Dimensional softwood is usually sold by the piece or linear foot.

What does 4/4 mean?

Four quarters of an inch, so 1 in rough thickness; 8/4 is 2 in.

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