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To calculate the weight of a 2 x 8 x 8 foot pine board, first determine its volume in cubic feet: 2 inches (0.167 feet) x 8 inches (0.667 feet) x 8 feet = approximately 0.889 cubic feet. Pine typically weighs about 30 to 35 pounds per cubic foot, so the weight of the board would be around 27 to 31 pounds.

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How much does 1 foot 2 by 4 weigh?

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