The Board Feet calculator computes the board feet (BF) of a number of measured boards.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:
- (T) Thickness of Boards
- (W) Width of Boards
- (L) Length of Boards
- (n) Number of Boards
Board Feet (BF): the calculator return the value in feet.
The Math / Science
Board feet (BF) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the volume of lumber. It represents a one-foot length of a board that is one foot wide and one inch thick. It is commonly used in the woodworking, construction, and lumber industries to estimate the amount of wood in a piece or to price lumber.
Formula to Calculate Board Feet:
Board Feet (BF)
Example:
A board that is 2 inches thick, 6 inches wide, and 10 feet long would be calculated as follows:
- Convert the length to inches: 10 feet×12 inches/foot=120 inches.
- Apply the formula:
BF= ("120 (Length)×6 (Width)×2 (Thickness)")/144 = 10" board feet"
Uses of Board Feet:
- Pricing Lumber: Lumber is often sold based on its board-foot volume.
- Project Estimation: Helps builders and woodworkers estimate the amount of lumber needed for a project.
- Inventory Management: Sawmills and lumberyards use it to quantify and manage wood stock.
Understanding board feet helps standardize lumber transactions and ensures accurate communication of material needs.
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