Board Foot Calculator

Quickly and accurately calculate lumber volume in board feet for your woodworking or construction projects.

Wood Dimensions

How to Use the Board Foot Calculator

1

Enter Dimensions

Input the thickness (in inches), width (in inches), and length (in feet) of your lumber piece.

2

Specify Quantity

Enter the number of pieces you have with the same dimensions. The default is 1.

3

Calculate

Click the "Calculate Board Feet" button to get your results, including total board feet and per piece calculation.

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Common Lumber Sizes & Board Footage

Nominal Size Actual Size Board Feet per Linear Foot Common Uses
1x2 3/4" × 1-1/2" 0.125 Trim, framing, shelving
1x4 3/4" × 3-1/2" 0.292 Shelving, trim, fence boards
1x6 3/4" × 5-1/2" 0.458 Flooring, paneling, decking
2x4 1-1/2" × 3-1/2" 0.583 Wall framing, beams
2x6 1-1/2" × 5-1/2" 0.917 Floor joists, roof rafters
4x4 3-1/2" × 3-1/2" 1.021 Posts, columns, railings