How it works
A walkthrough, end to end.
- 1
Enter the board's thickness (in), width (in), length (ft), and quantity.
- 2
Optionally enter price per board foot.
- 3
See total board feet, linear feet, and cost.
Reference
Board feet
BF = (thickness × width × length × qty) / 12. Linear feet = length × qty.
Use cases
What you can do with this.
Hardwood projects
Estimate cost of premium boards.
Framing
Compute total BF for studs, plates, and joists.
Cabinetmaking
Plan plywood and hardwood needs.
Decking
Linear feet for deck boards.
Trim & molding
Translate runs into linear feet.
FAQ
Frequently asked.
A volume unit: 1" thick × 12" wide × 12" long. 1 BF = 144 cu in.
A 2×4 is actually 1.5 × 3.5". Use actual sizes for precision.
No. All math runs in your browser.
Some products sell by linear foot — use the linear-ft output.