Board Footage Calculator

Board footage is a measure of volume. One board foot is 1” thick by 12” wide by 12” long. To calculate board footage, simply multiply thickness (in inches) by width (in inches rounded to nearest inch) by length (in feet rounded to nearest foot). 

Take the number produced and divide it by 12. That number is how many board feet that are contained in the board. *It’s also advised to get 10-15% more lumber to account for waste.