Board-foot calculator
Plan the volume before the conversation.
Estimate board feet from nominal thickness, width, length, and quantity. The result is a planning aid; the final tally depends on the boards selected.
Estimate board feet before you call.
Use the rough board dimensions for an estimate. Final tally and price depend on the actual material selected.
Board dimensions
Thickness
4/4 (1 in)
thickness (in) × width (in) × length (ft) × quantity ÷ 12This calculator estimates volume only. It does not account for waste, surfacing, minimum order quantities, or stock availability.
Allow for the way real material behaves.
- Nominal dimensions
- Confirm whether the mill’s current pricing uses nominal or measured dimensions for the material you select.
- Waste and selection
- Add an allowance appropriate for defecting, color matching, grain direction, and the cuts required by your project.
- Final price
- Species, thickness, availability, and custom processing can all affect the final quote.