Lumber Cost Calculator
Price your lumber order by the board foot.
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How to use
- Enter your values in the fields above.
- Press Calculate to see your result instantly.
- Use the Share button to copy a link to your result.
About this calculator
This calculator computes board feet — the standard unit for pricing rough lumber — as (thickness in inches × width in inches × length in feet) ÷ 12, then multiplies the total by your price per board foot. One board foot is a 1-inch-thick, 12-inch-square piece of wood, so a 2×6 that's 8 feet long comes to (2 × 6 × 8) ÷ 12 = 8 board feet.
Lumber yards price hardwood and construction lumber by the board foot rather than by the piece because it accounts for both thickness and width, and contractors and DIY builders use this calculator to convert a cut list into an accurate materials budget before placing an order.
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