Board Foot Chart: Common Board Sizes in Board Feet
Board Foot Calculator
Board foot = thickness (in) × width (in) × length (ft) ÷ 12. Enter nominal sizes as billed, or switch to actual measured sizes.
Estimate only. Species prices vary by yard, region and date. Confirm the final tally and price with your lumber supplier before ordering.
Quick reference for common boards, in board feet: 1 x 6 x 8 ft = 4.00; 1 x 8 x 8 ft = 5.33; 2 x 4 x 8 ft nominal = 5.33; 1 x 12 x 12 ft = 12.00; 2 x 6 x 10 ft nominal = 10.00.
How to use this chart
Chart values are nominal, as billed by most softwood yards. For a full order, quantity and waste change the total, so use the calculator above rather than the chart alone.
FAQ
Are these values nominal or actual? Nominal, as billed. Why does a 2 x 4 x 8 show 5.33? Because (2 x 4 x 8) / 12 = 5.33 board feet nominal.
Estimate only. Confirm with your supplier before ordering.