Depending on which units you have measured, use one of these two formulas: Formula 1 (Mixed Units) Formula 2 (All Inches) (T" × W" × L") ÷ 144
Multiply thickness (in) × width (in) × length (), then divide by 12. board measure
1 board foot = 144 sq in @ 1" thick . . . Examples. . . . 12" X 12" X 1" = 1 board ft. 9" X 16" X 1" = 1 board ft. 6" X 24" X 1" = Facebook·Woodworking For Beginners Measuring Standing Trees | CFAES Knowledge Hub Depending on which units you have measured, use
One board foot is defined as a piece of lumber that contains of wood. A standard visual for this is a board that is: 1 inch thick 12 inches wide 1 foot (12 inches) long How to Calculate Board Feet it accounts for the board's thickness
(or board footage) is the standard unit used to measure the volume of lumber, primarily for hardwood and rough-sawn stock. Unlike linear feet (length) or square feet (area), it accounts for the board's thickness , width , and length to determine its total volume. The Fundamental Unit