Advanced Interactive Lumber Board Foot Calculator
How to Use:
- Lumber Dimensions:
- Enter the nominal Thickness of the lumber in inches (e.g., 1, 2).
- Enter the nominal Width of the lumber in inches (e.g., 4, 6, 8).
- Enter the actual Length of the lumber and select its unit (feet or inches).
- Quantity: Enter the number of identical pieces of lumber.
- Optional Costing:
- Enter the price per board foot if you want to calculate the total cost.
- Set your preferred currency symbol.
- Calculate: Click the "Calculate Board Feet" button.
- View Results: The calculator will display the total board feet and, if applicable, the total estimated cost.
- Copy & Log: Use the "Copy" buttons for individual results and review the Action Log for calculation details.
A board foot is a unit of lumber volume equal to 1 inch thick x 12 inches wide x 1 foot long, or its equivalent (144 cubic inches). Calculations use nominal dimensions as is standard practice for board feet.
Calculation Results:
Total Board Feet (BF):
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Action Log:
Calculator initialized. Enter lumber dimensions and quantity.
