Why Every Woodworker Needs This Tool

Accuracy Every Time

Calculate the precise board feet without manual math.

Save Time in the Shop

Focus on building, not calculating.

Made for Woodworkers

Designed specifically for lumber planning and purchasing.

Try the Board
Foot Calculator!

MEASURE SMARTER, BUILD BETTER.

For full functionality, download the app.

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How it works

About

The Board Foot Calculator helps you calculate accurate board footage in seconds. Simply enter the thickness, width, and length of the lumber to calculate the board feet. Entries may use fractions, decimal numbers, or metric.

Features include:

  • Quick board foot calculations (from the thickness, width, and length)
  • Optional entries for quantity, waste factor, price per bd ft, and species
  • Save your calculations to a list and copy the list to your clipboard (in-app only)

Step-by-step Process

Enter the measurements

Input the thickness, width, length, and quantity

Adjust for waste or cuts

Add a waste percentage for defects (optional)

Enter species-specific information

Enter the species name and price per bd ft (optional)

Calculate the board footage

Press the CALC button to perform the calculation

Save or share

Save the results to the lumber list and copy the list to the clipboard to save in another app for future reference

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Wood Crafter

For a premium, ad-free experience, find this tool and more inside Wood Crafter.

 

Board Foot Calculator

Download the free Board Foot Calculator as a standalone app.