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

Формула

Board Feet = (Thickness × Width × Length) / 144 (inches) or /12 (if mixed)

Водич корак по корак

  1. 1Enter lumber dimensions in inches, calculate board feet
  2. 2Apply the formula using your project measurements
  3. 3Add required safety factors or waste allowances per code

Worked Examples

Инпут
2 × 6 × 12 lumber
Резултат
BF = (2 × 6 × 144)/144 = 12 board feet

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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

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