Lumber Board Foot (BF) & Cost Calculator
Essential for woodworkers, carpenters, and lumberyards. Calculate precise board footage for rough-sawn hardwood and dimensional lumber using standard industry formulas, with total cost estimation.
How to Use Lumber Board Foot Calculator
Input Board Dimensions
Enter Thickness (in), Width (in), and Length (in or ft).
Set Quantity & Price
Specify the number of identical pieces and optional price per board foot.
Review Total
View total board feet, volume, and total order cost.
About Lumber Board Foot Calculator
A 'board foot' is a unit of volume in the North American lumber industry representing a piece of wood measuring 1 inch thick, 12 inches wide, and 12 inches long (144 cubic inches). Hardwood lumber is almost universally priced and traded by the board foot.
Key Features
- Standard Board Foot Formula: (Thickness" × Width" × Length') / 12
- Multi-item lumber list: calculate walnut, oak, maple, and pine in one batch
- Waste allowance buffer toggle (15% recommended for rough hardwood defects)
- Instant total cost calculation based on $/BF price quotes
- Exports clean cutting bill of materials summary
Frequently Asked Questions
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