How To Calculate Board Feet - American Pole & Timber FAQ from wood calculation formula Watch Video
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Description: The lumber industry operates with a somewhat special unit of measure known as “board feet.” One board foot equals one hundred forty-four cubic inches.In its simplest form, this is equal to a twelve-inch by twelve-inch by one-inch piece of wood.nnTo calculate board footage, use the following formula:nnWidth in inches… times thickness in inches… times length in FEET — and then divide by twelve. This will give you the total board feet for the lumber or timber you are measuring. Nominal
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