BoardFoot

Reference

Lumber size reference

Quick reference for common thicknesses, example board-foot values, and links back to the calculator.

Tools

4/4 × 6 × 8 ft

1 × 6 × 8 ÷ 12 = 4 board feet per board.

Details

Enter thickness 1, width 6, length 8, quantity 1.

Guides

5/4 × 8 × 10 ft

1.25 × 8 × 10 ÷ 12 = 8.333 board feet.

Details

5/4 rough stock is billed as 1.25 inches thick in this guide.

Reference

Nominal 2×4 × 8 ft

2 × 4 × 8 ÷ 12 = 5.333 board feet on a nominal tally.

Details

Actual milled size is typically 1.5 × 3.5 inches; confirm the yard rule.

Tools

8/4 × 10 × 12 ft

2 × 10 × 12 ÷ 12 = 20 board feet.

Details

Useful for thicker tabletops and beam blanks.