What it calculates
Calculate board feet for dimensional lumber.
Lumber / Board Feet Calculator
Calculate board feet for dimensional lumber.
Planning and estimating aid only. Verify project requirements, manufacturer instructions, adopted codes, permits, and field conditions before performing regulated work.
Construction estimating
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the measurements and job information you know, select Calculate, then use the result as a starting point for estimating, purchasing or project planning.
How the calculation works
Board feet = thickness in inches × width in inches × length in feet ÷ 12 × quantity.
What the result means
Board-foot measurement is a volume measure and differs from linear feet.
Use real project measurements
Start with the actual field dimensions or equipment values from the job. Run the calculator once with your measured quantity, then test a second scenario with your normal waste, routing or safety allowance. This makes the tool useful for both the takeoff and the customer estimate.
Contractor tip: Save the measurements that produced your estimate in the job notes so the quantity can be checked later if the scope changes.
Verify the final quantity
Field dimensions, material sizes, spans, structural requirements and waste vary by project. Verify measurements, plans, specifications and applicable code before ordering or building.
Good practice: Compare the calculated quantity with plans, specifications, product packaging and current field conditions before purchasing material.