Board Foot Calculator

How it works

Board feet equal thickness in inches × width in inches × length in feet ÷ 12, times quantity.

Simple example

Four 1 × 6 × 8 ft boards total 16 board feet.

Common question

Are nominal sizes exact?

No. Enter actual or nominal dimensions consistently for your estimate.

This is a planning estimate. Check product instructions, dimensions and site conditions before purchasing or building.