Board Foot Calculator
Convert dimensional lumber measurements into the board-foot volume commonly used to price hardwood and rough lumber.
Each board5.33 bd ft
Total53.33 bd ft
Estimated cost$320.00
How this tool works
Board feet per piece = thickness(in) × width(in) × length(ft) ÷ 12.
Example
A 1 × 8 board that is 8 ft long contains about 5.33 board feet.
Common questions
Is a board foot the same as a square foot?
No. A board foot is a volume equal to 144 cubic inches, conventionally 1 inch thick × 12 inches wide × 12 inches long.
Should I use nominal or actual dimensions?
Use the thickness and width basis used by your seller’s board-foot pricing convention.