Board Foot Calculator
Total Board Feet: 0
🪵 Board Foot Calculator – Instantly Calculate Lumber Volume with Ease!
If you work in carpentry, woodworking, construction, or lumber sales, understanding how to calculate board feet is essential. Yet, doing it manually every time can be repetitive and error-prone. That’s why we created a simple, browser-based Board Foot Calculator — to help you measure lumber volume in seconds with zero hassle.
No apps, no downloads, no registration. Just open the tool and start calculating.
🔧 What is a Board Foot?
A board foot is a unit of measurement for lumber volume. One board foot is equivalent to:
1 inch thick × 12 inches wide × 12 inches long
This measurement helps in pricing, estimating material needs, and managing inventory in woodworking projects. But manually applying this formula each time can be inefficient. That’s where our calculator comes in!
⚙️ Features of the Board Foot Calculator
✅ Fast, Real-Time Calculation
Just input three values — thickness, width, and length — and get instant board foot output.
✅ Simple and Clean UI
The design is responsive and distraction-free, making it ideal for mobile, tablet, or desktop use on job sites or in workshops.
✅ Lightweight and Offline-Friendly
Runs entirely in your browser. No need for internet connectivity or third-party dependencies.
✅ Zero Learning Curve
Even if you’re new to woodworking or tools, you’ll get accurate results with just a few clicks.
✅ Free to Use Forever
There’s no hidden cost, subscription, or registration barrier. Use it anytime, anywhere.
🛠️ How to Use the Calculator
- Enter Thickness (in inches):
Example: If your board is 2 inches thick, enter2
. - Enter Width (in inches):
Example: For a board 6 inches wide, enter6
. - Enter Length (in feet):
If the board is 10 feet long, enter10
. - Click “Calculate Board Feet”:
Instantly see the total board feet displayed below.
💡 Formula Used:
Board Feet = (Thickness × Width × Length) ÷ 12
🧪 Example Calculation
Let’s say you have a board that is:
- 2 inches thick
- 8 inches wide
- 10 feet long
Your board foot calculation would be:
(2 × 8 × 10) ÷ 12 = 13.33 board feet
And yes, the calculator handles the math for you with precision up to two decimal places.
👷 Who Can Benefit from This Tool?
This Board Foot Calculator is ideal for:
- Professional woodworkers & carpenters
- DIY furniture builders
- Lumber sellers & yard managers
- Construction site workers
- Interior designers working with wood
🔐 No Data Collected – 100% Private
Your inputs stay completely local to your device. This calculator doesn’t track, store, or transmit any data. You can use it offline or in airplane mode — your privacy is respected.