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Board Foot Calculator

Calculates board feet and cost from thickness, width, length, and quantity, with optional waste allowance.

A free online tool that calculates board feet and cost for lumber purchases. It solves the problem of manual lumber quantity calculations and quote discrepancies. It targets woodworkers, contractors, and lumber yard employees. It is delivered as a web application with instant results and no account required.

Key features

  • Instant results as you type
  • Optional supplier price per BF
  • Waste allowance presets (0-50%)
  • Rough hardwood thickness presets
  • Nominal vs actual lumber sizes
  • Multi-item tally sheet
  • Share summary and link
  • Log scaling rules (Doyle, Scribner, Intl 1/4")
  • Unit conversions (BF, sq ft, linear ft)
  • Cost estimation
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