Lumber Calculator
Calculate board feet for lumber purchases. Enter dimensions and quantity to get total board footage and estimated cost.
Inputs
inches
inches
feet
$
Results
Total Board Feet
40 BF
Board Feet per Piece4 BF
Total Linear Feet80 ft
Estimated Total Cost$220
Cost per Piece$22
Total Board Feet
40 BF
How to Use This Calculator
- Start by filling in the input fields below. Results update instantly as you type, so you can experiment with different values to see how they affect the outcome.
- Thickness — enter a number in inches. Accepts values from 0.25 inches to 12 inches (default: 1 inches).
- Width — Width of the shape or side. Accepts values from 0.5 inches to 24 inches (default: 6 inches).
- Length — Length of the shape or side. Accepts values from 1 feet to 40 feet (default: 8 feet).
- Quantity — enter a numeric value. Accepts values from 1 to 1,000 (default: 10).
- Price per Board Foot — enter a dollar amount. Accepts values from $0 to $50 (default: $5.5).
- Once all inputs are set, review your results in the Results panel. Here's what each output means:
- Total Board Feet — shown as a numeric value. This is the primary result of this calculator.
- Board Feet per Piece — shown as a numeric value.
- Total Linear Feet — shown as a numeric value.
- Estimated Total Cost — shown as a dollar amount.
- Cost per Piece — shown as a dollar amount.
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