Board Foot Calculator
Find total board footage and pricing for any lumber size or species.
Board Foot & Wood Price Calculator
Board Feet: 0.00
Price Range: $22.00 – $25.00 / bdft
Estimated Total: $0.00
Formula
`Board Feet = (Thickness[in] × Width[in] × Length[in]) / 144`How to use
- Choose a species (optional) to see market price per board foot.
- Enter thickness, width, and length in inches.
- Adjust waste factor to cover milling, defects, and offcuts.
- Multiply by quantity if you’re buying multiple boards.
Pro tips
- • Price with **rough** sizes + waste; order extra to avoid shortages.
- • Common BF thicknesses: 4/4 (~1" rough), 5/4, 6/4, 8/4.
- • Include end checks, knots, and surfacing loss.
FAQs
Why divide by 144?
There are 144 in² in 1 ft²; the formula converts cubic inches to board feet (1 BF = 1" × 12" × 12").
Rough vs finished size?
Use rough for ordering/pricing; finished for final design dimensions.