What board foot means
A board foot is a unit of lumber volume used to price hardwood and rough lumber, worked out from nominal thickness, width and length.
Also called BF, board feet.
Where it matters on a carpentry job
Hardwood suppliers quote by the board foot, so trim, cabinet and stair estimates need the conversion. Add waste for defects and cuts, which runs higher with lower grades.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Board foot calculator
- Tools, templates and guides: Free carpentry resources