Board Foot Calculator

Calculates the board feet of lumber from dimensions and quantity.

Lilu Baba's Board Foot Calculator computes the standard lumber measurement unit — board feet — from your piece dimensions and quantity.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the lumber's thickness and width in inches, and length in feet.
  2. Enter the number of pieces.
  3. Total board feet updates instantly.
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Board Foot Calculator — frequently asked questions

A volume unit equal to a piece of wood 1 foot long, 1 foot wide, and 1 inch thick — the standard way lumber is priced in North America.

Board Feet = (Thickness in inches × Width in inches × Length in feet) ÷ 12, multiplied by quantity.