Board | Measure

Multiply thickness (in) × width (in) × length (), then divide by 12.

(or board footage) is the standard unit used to measure the volume of lumber, primarily for hardwood and rough-sawn stock. Unlike linear feet (length) or square feet (area), it accounts for the board's thickness , width , and length to determine its total volume. The Fundamental Unit board measure

1 board foot = 144 sq in @ 1" thick . . . Examples. . . . 12" X 12" X 1" = 1 board ft. 9" X 16" X 1" = 1 board ft. 6" X 24" X 1" = Facebook·Woodworking For Beginners Measuring Standing Trees | CFAES Knowledge Hub Multiply thickness (in) × width (in) × length

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