Board Foot Calculator
Calculate board feet of lumber from thickness, width and length, and the total price for a stack of boards.
Result
Total board feet
40bd ft
- Board feet per board
- 4bd ft
- Total price
- $180.00
- Linear feet
- 80ft
How to use the Board Foot Calculator
- Thickness (in): Hardwood is sold by nominal thickness: 4/4 is 1 inch, 8/4 is 2 inches.
- Width (in)
- Length (ft)
- Number of boards
- Price per board foot
The results update as you type, and you can copy a link that reopens the calculator with your numbers filled in.
What it tells you
- Total board feet
- Board feet per board
- Total price
- Linear feet
Example
Starting from Thickness: 1 in; Width: 6 in; Length: 8 ft; Number of boards: 10; Price per board foot: $4.50, the calculator gives Total board feet: 40 bd ft.
Common questions
What is a board foot?
A board foot is a piece of wood 12 inches long, 12 inches wide and 1 inch thick (144 cubic inches). Multiply thickness by width in inches and length in feet, then divide by 12.