What is Board Feet Calculator?

A board feet calculator for estimating lumber volume. Enter the dimensions and quantity of your lumber pieces to calculate total board feet — the standard unit used by sawmills and lumber yards for pricing.

How to use

1. Enter the thickness, width, and length of your lumber piece in inches (or feet for length).
2. Set the quantity of identical pieces and optionally add multiple different lumber sizes to your list.
3. View the total board feet and estimated cost if you enter a price per board foot.

Result

A woodworker buying walnut for a dining table enters 4 pieces of 8/4 × 6" × 96" lumber. The calculator shows 32 board feet total, and at $12/bf the estimated cost is $384.

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