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Lumber Calculator

Total linear meters and material cost for any number of boards.

Best for: Framing, decking, shelving or any woodworking project where you buy timber by board foot or length.

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Free & no sign-up · runs entirely in your browser. Results are estimates for general information, not professional advice — verify important decisions with a qualified expert. Last reviewed June 2026.

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What is Lumber?
A lumber calculator estimates board feet or the number of boards a project needs, so you can order timber accurately.
Why does Lumber matter?
A materials estimate. Remember nominal sizes differ from actual: a 2x4 is really about 1.5 by 3.5 inches once surfaced.
How is Lumber calculated?
Board feet equal thickness in inches times width in inches times length in feet, divided by 12. The number of boards is the total length you need divided by each board's length, plus a waste allowance for cuts and defects. Formula: Board feet = (thickness in x width in x length ft) / 12.
What are common lumber mistakes?
Confusing nominal and actual lumber dimensions.
When should you use the Lumber Calculator?
Framing, decking, shelving or any woodworking project where you buy timber by board foot or length.

What is the Lumber Calculator?

A lumber calculator estimates board feet or the number of boards a project needs, so you can order timber accurately.

How the Lumber Calculator works

Board feet equal thickness in inches times width in inches times length in feet, divided by 12. The number of boards is the total length you need divided by each board's length, plus a waste allowance for cuts and defects.

Board feet = (thickness in x width in x length ft) / 12

Board feet for common lumber (nominal sizes)

2×4 × 8 ft5.33
2×4 × 10 ft6.67
2×6 × 8 ft8
2×8 × 12 ft16
4×4 × 8 ft10.67

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing nominal and actual lumber dimensions.
  • Leaving out a waste allowance for cuts and knots.
  • Mixing inches and feet in the board-foot formula.

Keywords: lumber, wood, boards, linear.

Sources: General woodworking reference

Reviewed by the Free Tools Galaxy editorial team · Updated June 2026 · Calculated privately in your browser.

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Is the Lumber Calculator free to use?+

Yes. Every tool on Free Tools Galaxy is 100% free, runs in your browser and requires no signup.

How accurate is the Lumber Calculator?+

Lumber Calculator uses the standard lumber formula in double-precision arithmetic, so the same inputs always produce the same result and you can verify any figure by hand. It is an educational estimate — real-world outcomes depend on your actual rates, rules and assumptions.

Do you store my inputs?+

No. The Lumber Calculator runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved to a server.

Can I use the Lumber Calculator on mobile?+

Yes — the interface is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets and desktops.

What are common mistakes to avoid?+

The most frequent mistake is mixing units. Double-check your inputs use a single, consistent unit before clicking Calculate.

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