Board feet
Board feet: use thickness, width, length. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.
Inputs
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Formula & explanation
Board feet = thickness(in) × width(in) × length(ft) × pieces /12
Variables & units
- Thickness
- in · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
- Width
- in · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
- Length
- ft · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
- Pieces
- Numeric value · minimum 0, maximum 1000000
Worked example
Use the example inputs to explore this model; the solution shows each supplied quantity.
Assumptions
Use actual or nominal dimensions consistently; one board foot is144 cubic inches.
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Practice with an example
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