🪵 Board Foot Calculator
Total pieces of identical size.
Formula: BF = L(ft) × W(in) × T(in) ÷ 12
Step-by-step derivation
Reference & quick conversions
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Definition | 1 board foot = 1 ft × 1 ft × 1 in = 144 in³ = 1/12 ft³ ≈ 0.00235974 m³ |
| Core formula | BF = L(ft) × W(in) × T(in) ÷ 12 |
| Unit tips | Length in feet; width & thickness in inches. This tool accepts ft/in/mm/cm/m and converts automatically. |
| Sources | Wikipedia: Board foot · Fine Woodworking: Formula |