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How to Calculate Board Feet In Lumber?
Most do-it-yourselfers at some point in time have to figure out how much board feet of lumber they will need for a given project. Figuring out board feet of lumber can be confusing for someone who has never had to do it before, or at least not very often. Here is an explanation on how to calculate how many board feet of lumber in a few short steps. Step 1: Gather together a calculator, a pen and some paper. You will need these for the math. Step 2: You will need to know that a board foot is a piece of wood one inch thick, one foot long and one foot wide, and that lumber is calculated by its rough size. This means a 2 x 4 is actually 1 ½ inches thick. Step 3: Learn the formula (Thickness x Width x Length) / 144, so you can calculate your board feet. Any lumber can be calculated by using this simple formula. Step 4: Remember to allow for waste when calculating how many board feet you will need. The higher the grade of lumber you buy, the less waste you will have. With the high grade lumber, a rough estimate of waste should be around 15% while the lower grade estimate about 30% waste. If you are able to calculate board feet, it will help you when ordering or buying wood for any do-it-yourself project and for checking on contractors estimated amounts. You should always be able to know what you are paying for any amount of building material. This simple formula will be able to help you.
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