{"id":67165,"date":"2026-10-20T09:51:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T06:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/?p=67165"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:51:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T06:51:50","slug":"board-foot-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/life\/board-foot-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Board Foot Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"not-prose calculator-box\" aria-labelledby=\"calculator-title\"><div class=\"flex items-baseline sm:items-center justify-between gap-2 sm:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center gap-2\"><span class=\"icon icon-calculator text-primary-700! text-base! dark:text-primary-300!\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2 id=\"calculator-title\" class=\"text-lg font-display font-bold\">Calculate Lumber Volume and Cost<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"calcdash-favorite group\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"favorite\" id=\"favorite\" data-favorite-id=\"67165\" data-favorite-title=\"Board Foot\" data-favorite-url=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/life\/board-foot-calculator\/\" data-favorite-excerpt=\"Calculate lumber volume in board feet and estimate its cost. Enter each board\u2019s dimensions, quantity, optional price per board foot, and a waste allowance.\" aria-label=\"Add to Favorites\" data-favorite-icon=\"icon icon-eco-home\">\n    <span class=\"icon icon-shape-star-empty\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n  <div class=\"calcdash-favorite__tip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n   <span class=\"favorite-tooltip\" id=\"favorite-tooltip\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <span class=\"sr-only\" role=\"status\" id=\"favorite-status\"><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><form action=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/life\/board-foot-calculator\/\" method=\"POST\" class=\"calculator\" id=\"calculator-67165\" data-post=\"67165\"><fieldset class=\"fieldset-input is-2\"><legend class=\"sr-only\">Input Fields<\/legend><div class=\"field is-single\" id=\"input-1\"><label for=\"field-1\">Number of boards to enter<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-1\" name=\"number_of_boards_to_enter\"><option value=\"1\" selected>1 board<\/option><option value=\"2\">2 boards<\/option><option value=\"3\">3 boards<\/option><option value=\"4\">4 boards<\/option><option value=\"5\">5 boards<\/option><option value=\"6\">6 boards<\/option><option value=\"7\">7 boards<\/option><option value=\"8\">8 boards<\/option><option value=\"9\">9 boards<\/option><option value=\"10\">10 boards<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-2\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Board 1<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-3\"><label for=\"field-3\">Thickness<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"thickness\" id=\"field-3\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-3 calc-info-3\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"2\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-3\">in<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-3\">Enter nominal or actual thickness; the calculator uses the measurement you enter.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-4\"><label for=\"field-4\">Width<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"width\" id=\"field-4\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-4 calc-info-4\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"6\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-4\">in<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-4\">Use the same nominal or actual measurement basis as thickness.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-5\"><label for=\"field-5\">Length<\/label><div class=\"field-group\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"length\" id=\"field-5\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"8\"\/><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-6\" name=\"length_unit\" aria-label=\"Length unit\"><option value=\"ft\" selected>ft<\/option><option value=\"in\">in<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-6\"><label for=\"field-7\">Quantity<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity\" id=\"field-7\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-7\"><label for=\"field-8\">Price per board foot<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"price_per_board_foot\" id=\"field-8\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-8 calc-info-8\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-8\">$\/bd ft<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-8\">Optional. Clear the field if you do not have a price.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-8\" hidden><span class=\"font-semibold\">Board 2<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-9\" hidden><label for=\"field-10\">Thickness<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"thickness\" id=\"field-10\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-10\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"1\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-10\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-10\" hidden><label for=\"field-11\">Width<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"width\" id=\"field-11\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-11\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"8\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-11\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-11\" hidden><label for=\"field-12\">Length<\/label><div class=\"field-group\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"length\" id=\"field-12\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"10\"\/><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-13\" name=\"length_unit\" aria-label=\"Length unit\"><option value=\"ft\" selected>ft<\/option><option value=\"in\">in<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-12\" hidden><label for=\"field-14\">Quantity<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity\" id=\"field-14\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-13\" hidden><label for=\"field-15\">Price per board foot<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"price_per_board_foot\" id=\"field-15\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-15 calc-info-15\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-15\">$\/bd ft<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-15\">Optional. Clear the field if you do not have a price.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-14\" hidden><span class=\"font-semibold\">Board 3<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-15\" hidden><label for=\"field-17\">Thickness<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"thickness\" id=\"field-17\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-17\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"2\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-17\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-16\" hidden><label for=\"field-18\">Width<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"width\" id=\"field-18\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-18\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"4\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-18\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-17\" hidden><label for=\"field-19\">Length<\/label><div class=\"field-group\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"length\" id=\"field-19\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"8\"\/><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-20\" name=\"length_unit\" aria-label=\"Length unit\"><option value=\"ft\" selected>ft<\/option><option value=\"in\">in<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-18\" hidden><label for=\"field-21\">Quantity<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity\" id=\"field-21\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-19\" hidden><label for=\"field-22\">Price per board foot<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"price_per_board_foot\" id=\"field-22\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-22 calc-info-22\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-22\">$\/bd ft<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-22\">Optional. Clear the field if you do not have a price.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-20\" hidden><span class=\"font-semibold\">Board 4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-21\" hidden><label for=\"field-24\">Thickness<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"thickness\" id=\"field-24\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-24\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"2\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-24\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-22\" hidden><label for=\"field-25\">Width<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"width\" id=\"field-25\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-25\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"6\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-25\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-23\" hidden><label for=\"field-26\">Length<\/label><div class=\"field-group\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"length\" id=\"field-26\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"8\"\/><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-27\" name=\"length_unit\" aria-label=\"Length unit\"><option value=\"ft\" selected>ft<\/option><option value=\"in\">in<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-24\" hidden><label for=\"field-28\">Quantity<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity\" id=\"field-28\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-25\" hidden><label for=\"field-29\">Price per board foot<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"price_per_board_foot\" id=\"field-29\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-29 calc-info-29\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-29\">$\/bd ft<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-29\">Optional. Clear the field if you do not have a price.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-26\" hidden><span class=\"font-semibold\">Board 5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-27\" hidden><label for=\"field-31\">Thickness<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"thickness\" id=\"field-31\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-31\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"2\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-31\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-28\" hidden><label for=\"field-32\">Width<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"width\" id=\"field-32\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-32\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"6\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-32\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-29\" hidden><label for=\"field-33\">Length<\/label><div class=\"field-group\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"length\" id=\"field-33\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"8\"\/><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-34\" name=\"length_unit\" aria-label=\"Length unit\"><option value=\"ft\" selected>ft<\/option><option value=\"in\">in<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-30\" hidden><label for=\"field-35\">Quantity<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity\" id=\"field-35\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-31\" hidden><label for=\"field-36\">Price per board foot<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"price_per_board_foot\" id=\"field-36\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-36 calc-info-36\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-36\">$\/bd ft<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-36\">Optional. Clear the field if you do not have a price.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-32\" hidden><span class=\"font-semibold\">Board 6<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-33\" hidden><label for=\"field-38\">Thickness<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"thickness\" id=\"field-38\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-38\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"2\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-38\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-34\" hidden><label for=\"field-39\">Width<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"width\" id=\"field-39\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-39\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"6\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-39\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-35\" hidden><label for=\"field-40\">Length<\/label><div class=\"field-group\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"length\" id=\"field-40\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"8\"\/><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-41\" name=\"length_unit\" aria-label=\"Length unit\"><option value=\"ft\" selected>ft<\/option><option value=\"in\">in<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-36\" hidden><label for=\"field-42\">Quantity<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity\" id=\"field-42\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-37\" hidden><label for=\"field-43\">Price per board foot<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"price_per_board_foot\" id=\"field-43\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-43 calc-info-43\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-43\">$\/bd ft<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-43\">Optional. Clear the field if you do not have a price.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-38\" hidden><span class=\"font-semibold\">Board 7<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-39\" hidden><label for=\"field-45\">Thickness<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"thickness\" id=\"field-45\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-45\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"2\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-45\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-40\" hidden><label for=\"field-46\">Width<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"width\" id=\"field-46\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-46\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"6\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-46\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-41\" hidden><label for=\"field-47\">Length<\/label><div class=\"field-group\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"length\" id=\"field-47\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"8\"\/><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-48\" name=\"length_unit\" aria-label=\"Length unit\"><option value=\"ft\" selected>ft<\/option><option value=\"in\">in<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-42\" hidden><label for=\"field-49\">Quantity<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity\" id=\"field-49\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-43\" hidden><label for=\"field-50\">Price per board foot<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"price_per_board_foot\" id=\"field-50\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-50 calc-info-50\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-50\">$\/bd ft<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-50\">Optional. Clear the field if you do not have a price.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-44\" hidden><span class=\"font-semibold\">Board 8<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-45\" hidden><label for=\"field-52\">Thickness<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"thickness\" id=\"field-52\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-52\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"2\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-52\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-46\" hidden><label for=\"field-53\">Width<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"width\" id=\"field-53\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-53\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"6\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-53\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-47\" hidden><label for=\"field-54\">Length<\/label><div class=\"field-group\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"length\" id=\"field-54\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"8\"\/><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-55\" name=\"length_unit\" aria-label=\"Length unit\"><option value=\"ft\" selected>ft<\/option><option value=\"in\">in<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-48\" hidden><label for=\"field-56\">Quantity<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity\" id=\"field-56\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-49\" hidden><label for=\"field-57\">Price per board foot<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"price_per_board_foot\" id=\"field-57\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-57 calc-info-57\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-57\">$\/bd ft<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-57\">Optional. Clear the field if you do not have a price.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-50\" hidden><span class=\"font-semibold\">Board 9<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-51\" hidden><label for=\"field-59\">Thickness<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"thickness\" id=\"field-59\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-59\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"2\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-59\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-52\" hidden><label for=\"field-60\">Width<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"width\" id=\"field-60\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-60\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"6\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-60\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-53\" hidden><label for=\"field-61\">Length<\/label><div class=\"field-group\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"length\" id=\"field-61\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"8\"\/><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-62\" name=\"length_unit\" aria-label=\"Length unit\"><option value=\"ft\" selected>ft<\/option><option value=\"in\">in<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-54\" hidden><label for=\"field-63\">Quantity<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity\" id=\"field-63\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-55\" hidden><label for=\"field-64\">Price per board foot<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"price_per_board_foot\" id=\"field-64\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-64 calc-info-64\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-64\">$\/bd ft<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-64\">Optional. Clear the field if you do not have a price.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-56\" hidden><span class=\"font-semibold\">Board 10<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-57\" hidden><label for=\"field-66\">Thickness<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"thickness\" id=\"field-66\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-66\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"2\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-66\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-58\" hidden><label for=\"field-67\">Width<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"width\" id=\"field-67\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-67\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"6\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-67\">in<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-59\" hidden><label for=\"field-68\">Length<\/label><div class=\"field-group\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"length\" id=\"field-68\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"8\"\/><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-69\" name=\"length_unit\" aria-label=\"Length unit\"><option value=\"ft\" selected>ft<\/option><option value=\"in\">in<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-60\" hidden><label for=\"field-70\">Quantity<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity\" id=\"field-70\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-61\" hidden><label for=\"field-71\">Price per board foot<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"price_per_board_foot\" id=\"field-71\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-71 calc-info-71\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-71\">$\/bd ft<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-71\">Optional. Clear the field if you do not have a price.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field is-single\" id=\"input-62\"><label for=\"field-72\">Waste allowance<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"waste_allowance\" id=\"field-72\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-72 calc-info-72\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"0\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-72\">%<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-72\">Extra volume to allow for cuts and waste. Applied to the total volume and estimated cost.<\/small><\/div><\/fieldset><div class=\"buttons\"><button type=\"submit\" data-text=\"Re-Calculate\" id=\"calculate-button\" data-post=\"67165\">Calculate<\/button><button type=\"reset\">Reset<\/button><\/div><div class=\"field is-checkbox hidden!\" id=\"field-auto-calc\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"auto-calc\"><label for=\"auto-calc\">Calculate automatically<\/label><small>If enabled, the result will update automatically when you change any value.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"fieldset-result is-hidden\" aria-labelledby=\"result-title\" aria-live=\"polite\" role=\"region\"> <h3 class=\"result-title bg-gradient-to-r from-primary-50 to-gray-50 dark:from-primary-900 dark:to-gray-800\" id=\"result-title\"><span class=\"icon icon-s-pulse\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Lumber Volume and Cost<\/h3><div class=\"result-box\"><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-1\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Board feet before waste<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-1\" data-unit=\"bd ft\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-2\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Waste allowance<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-2\" data-unit=\"bd ft\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-3\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Total including waste<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-3\" data-unit=\"bd ft\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-4\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Total including waste<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-4\" data-unit=\"cu ft\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-5\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Total including waste<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-5\" data-unit=\"m\u00b3\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-6\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Estimated total cost<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-6\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result is-column\" id=\"output-7\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Board feet per entry<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-7\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result is-column\" id=\"output-8\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Formula with your measurements<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-8\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result is-column\" id=\"output-9\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Notes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-9\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"result-actions\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-link\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12.232 4.232a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 3.536 3.536l-1.225 1.224a.75.75 0 0 0 1.061 1.06l1.224-1.224a4 4 0 0 0-5.656-5.656l-3 3a4 4 0 0 0 .225 5.865.75.75 0 0 0 .977-1.138 2.5 2.5 0 0 1-.142-3.667l3-3Z\"\/><path d=\"M11.603 7.963a.75.75 0 0 0-.977 1.138 2.5 2.5 0 0 1 .142 3.667l-3 3a2.5 2.5 0 0 1-3.536-3.536l1.225-1.224a.75.75 0 0 0-1.061-1.06l-1.224 1.224a4 4 0 1 0 5.656 5.656l3-3a4 4 0 0 0-.225-5.865Z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"copy-link__text\">Copy link to this calculation<\/span><\/button><span class=\"sr-only\" 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data-reaction-count=\"inaccurate\">0<\/span><span class=\"reaction text-3xl\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u274c <\/span><span class=\"reaction-description font-medium\">Inaccurate <\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"reaction-message\" class=\"hidden mt-8 rounded-md border border-primary-100 bg-white\/50 backdrop-blur-sm px-4 py-2 text-sm text-center shadow-sm\"><\/div><\/section><div class=\"calcdash-ad not-prose calcdash-ad--calc_result calcdash-ad--in-article\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1721569815777345\" data-ad-slot=\"6317458308\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/div>\n<style id=\"wpcoderpro-inline-1\">.formula-box {\r\n\tborder-bottom: none !important;\r\n}<\/style><section class=\"formula-box\" aria-labelledby=\"formula-title\">\r\n\t<div id=\"formula-title\" class=\"not-prose font-display mb-4\"><span class=\"icon icon-formula\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2>Board Foot Formula<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\t<figure class=\"not-prose formula\">\r\n\t\t<figcaption class=\"formula-title\">Formula<\/figcaption>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"text-base text-gray-800\" id=\"formula\">\n\\[B_i=\\frac{t_i\\,w_i\\,L_i}{12}\\,q_i\\]\n\\[B_{\\text{total}}=\\left(\\sum_i B_i\\right)\\left(1+\\frac{p}{100}\\right)\\]\n\\[C=\\left(\\sum_i B_i r_i\\right)\\left(1+\\frac{p}{100}\\right)\\]\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\\(B_i\\) \u2014 board feet for one entry, before waste<\/li>\n<li>\\(t_i\\) and \\(w_i\\) \u2014 thickness and width in inches<\/li>\n<li>\\(L_i\\) \u2014 length in feet; divide a length entered in inches by 12 first<\/li>\n<li>\\(q_i\\) \u2014 number of identical pieces in the entry<\/li>\n<li>\\(p\\) \u2014 waste allowance as a percentage<\/li>\n<li>\\(r_i\\) \u2014 price per board foot for the entry<\/li>\n<li>\\(C\\) \u2014 estimated total cost, calculated only when every entry has a price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The calculator adds each entry\u2019s volume, then applies the waste percentage to the volume and estimated cost. The divisor of 12 converts the inch-by-inch-by-foot dimensions to board feet.<\/p>\n<p>\r\n<\/section>\n<style id=\"wpcoderpro-inline-459\">.calculation-box {\r\n\tborder-bottom: none !important;\r\n}<\/style><section id=\"calculation\" class=\"calculation-box\" aria-labelledby=\"calculation-title\">\r\n\t<div id=\"calculation-title\" class=\"not-prose font-display\"><span class=\"icon icon-unordered-list\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2>Board Foot \u2013 Calculation Example<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Using the default values, one board is 2 inches thick, 6 inches wide, and 8 feet long. Its price is $5 per board foot, with 0% waste.<\/p>\n<p>\\[B=\\frac{2\\times6\\times8}{12}\\times1=8\\text{ bd ft}\\]<\/p>\n<p>\\[B_{\\text{total}}=8\\times(1+0\/100)=8\\text{ bd ft}\\]<\/p>\n<p>\\[C=8\\times\\$5\\times(1+0\/100)=\\$40\\]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result:<\/strong> 8 board feet before and after waste, equivalent to approximately 0.667 cubic feet or 0.018878 cubic meters; estimated cost: $40.00.<\/p>\n<p>\n\r\n<\/section>\n<h2>How to use the calculator<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose <strong>Number of boards to enter<\/strong>, from 1 to 10. Each Board entry describes one size and can cover several identical pieces; it does not have to represent just one physical board.<\/li>\n<li>For each visible Board entry, enter <strong>Thickness<\/strong> and <strong>Width<\/strong> in inches. Use either nominal dimensions throughout or actual dimensions throughout, depending on the volume you want to estimate.<\/li>\n<li>Enter <strong>Length<\/strong> and choose ft or in from <strong>Length unit<\/strong>. You can choose a different length unit for each entry.<\/li>\n<li>Set <strong>Quantity<\/strong> to the whole number of pieces with those dimensions. Add another Board entry if its dimensions, length, or price differ.<\/li>\n<li>Enter <strong>Price per board foot<\/strong> for every entry if you want an estimated total cost. Leave prices blank if you only need volume; a cost is not shown unless every entry has a price.<\/li>\n<li>Set <strong>Waste allowance<\/strong> between 0% and 100% to include extra lumber for cuts, defects, or selection. Use 0% to see the exact volume represented by your entries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Read <strong>Board feet before waste<\/strong> for the sum of the entered pieces. <strong>Waste allowance<\/strong> shows the added board feet, while <strong>Total including waste<\/strong> also appears in cubic feet and cubic meters. The <strong>Board feet per entry<\/strong> breakdown excludes waste; <strong>Formula with your measurements<\/strong> shows how the figures were calculated.<\/p>\n<h2>What a board foot means<\/h2>\n<p>A board foot is a unit of lumber volume equal to 144 cubic inches, or one-twelfth of a cubic foot. Picture a piece 1 inch thick, 12 inches wide, and 12 inches long. Other shapes can have the same board-foot volume: a 2-inch-thick, 6-inch-wide piece that is 1 foot long is also one board foot.<\/p>\n<p>Board feet make it possible to compare quantities of lumber with different cross-sections and lengths. The result measures volume, not the number of boards or the surface area they cover. For example, changing a piece\u2019s thickness changes its board feet even if its face dimensions remain the same.<\/p>\n<p>The calculator reports volume before waste and an increased purchasing estimate after waste. It also converts the increased volume to cubic feet and cubic meters. If you enter a price for each entry, the cost estimate uses that entry\u2019s own price, then increases the combined cost by the waste percentage. A single overall price is not assumed when entries have different prices.<\/p>\n<h2>Measurement choices and planning tips<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nominal versus actual size matters.<\/strong> A board sold under a nominal size may measure less after milling and drying. Enter nominal thickness and width if your supplier quotes board feet on that basis; enter measured dimensions if you need the physical volume of the finished pieces. The calculator uses your numbers without adjusting them. For a meaningful comparison with a supplier\u2019s quote, confirm which measurements the supplier uses.<\/p>\n<p>The waste allowance adds a percentage to the calculated volume; it does not determine the number of full boards you can actually buy. Stock lengths, cutting layouts, saw-kerf loss, knots, and defects can make your purchasing needs different from a simple percentage estimate. Round your shopping list to available board sizes after reviewing the result. The estimated cost does not include tax, delivery, or other charges.<\/p>\n<p>For other material estimates on the same project, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/life\/gravel-calculator\/\">gravel calculator<\/a> for aggregate, the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/life\/mulch-calculator\/\">mulch calculator<\/a> for garden beds, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/life\/wallpaper-calculator\/\">wallpaper calculator<\/a> for wall covering.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calculate lumber volume in board feet and estimate its cost. 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