Lumber Calculator

Work out board feet, cubic volume and linear length for sawn lumber in inches, feet, centimetres or metres.

Length of one piece

Measured in the unit you choose below.

Nominal width

The name on the price tag, so 4 for a 2x4 and 6 for a 1x6.

Nominal thickness

The name on the price tag, so 2 for a 2x4 and 1 for a 1x6.

How many pieces

Unit system

Choose the unit you measured the length in. Width and thickness are always the nominal inch figures from the price tag.

Waste and cut allowance %

Added to the linear length and to the priced board feet so short ends and miscuts are covered.

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