Board Feet Calculator

Calculate board feet for lumber purchases, compare supplier prices, and build your shopping list.

Enter Dimensions

Board Dimensions

Length (feet)

Width (inches) Actual width (e.g., 5.5" for 2×6)

Thickness (inches) Actual thickness (e.g., 1.5" for 2×4)

Quantity & Pricing

Quantity

Price per Board Foot ($)

Lumber Visualization

8' × 6" × 1"•10 pieces

Results

0.33

Board Feet per Piece

3.33

Total Board Feet

$11.67

Total Cost

What are Board Feet?

A board foot is a unit of measure for lumber volume. One board foot equals 144 cubic inches (1 ft × 12 in × 1 in). The formula is: (Length × Width × Thickness) / 144 × Quantity.

Shopping List

Add boards to your shopping list to see the total.