Board Foot to Square Feet

Board foot = thickness (in) × width (in) × length (ft) ÷ 12. Enter nominal sizes as billed, or switch to actual measured sizes.

Thickness (inches)

Width (inches)

Length (feet)

Quantity

Price per board foot ($) - optional

Waste (%)

Per piece: - board feet

Total: - board feet

With waste: - board feet

Cost with waste: $-

Cubic feet: -

Estimate only. Species prices vary by yard, region and date. Confirm the final tally and price with your lumber supplier before ordering.

Convert board feet to square feet for any thickness.

Formula

square feet = board feet / thickness in inches.

20 board feet at 1 inch thick = 20 square feet; at 2 inches thick = 10 square feet. For flooring, add waste for cuts and end joints.

Estimate only. Confirm with your supplier before ordering.