It's the unit of measurement for hardwood lumber when it's sold in random widths and random lengths. 

  • 1 Bd. Ft. = 144 cubic inches

  • Board footage is a volume measurement

  • Measure by the board foot when buying random widths and random lengths


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Here's how it's done - 


T" x W" x L" ÷ 144 = Bd. Ft.

Or

T" x W" x L' ÷ 12 = Bd. Ft.

Or

T" x Sq. Ft. = Bd. Ft.