Deck Boards

Rows across width × board run; 8% waste.

Board run (ft)

Width (ft)

Board width (in)

Gap (in)

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Rows

LF +8%583.2 LF

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the board run length in feet (the direction boards span, typically the long dimension).
Enter the deck width in feet (the direction you count rows of boards).
Enter the face width of each board in inches — a standard 5/4×6 deck board has a 5.5 inch face.
Enter the gap between boards in inches — 1/8 inch (0.125) is a common spacing.
Read the number of board rows needed and total linear feet to purchase including 8% waste.

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