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Deck Board Calculator helps contractors and tradespeople accurately size, spec, and estimate materials and systems.

Formule

Boards = Deck Area / (Board Width + Gap) / Board Length

Guide étape par étape

  1. 1Calculate linear feet needed, account for spacing between boards
  2. 2Apply the formula using your project measurements
  3. 3Add required safety factors or waste allowances per code

Exemples résolus

Entrée
300 sf deck, 5.5 inch boards, 1/4 inch gaps
Résultat
Boards = 300 × 12 / 5.75 / 16 ft = 39 boards

Erreurs courantes à éviter

  • Not applying code-required safety factors or derating
  • Forgetting to account for waste and cut losses in material estimates

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