Use actual thickness, width and length in metres. One board foot equals 0.002359737216 cubic metres. Multiply the volume of one board by the number of boards before converting. A nominal trade label describes a product family and may differ from its measured dimensions; verify the supplier's actual size. Price here is per board foot.
Worked reference example
Illustrative inputs in metres and SI units; the price is an example entered by the user, not a market quotation. Numeric reference verified by the automated test suite.
- Length
- 4
- Width
- 3
- Thickness
- 0.025
- Quantity
- 10
- Price per purchase unit
- 2
- Result
- 1271.328002
- Cost (example currency units)
- 2542.656004
Calculation method
BF = t × w × L × n / 0.002359737216; V = t × w × L × nMeasure. Calculate. Build.
- Use actual dimensions and split complex rooms into rectangles.
- Allow for cuts, joints and package sizes. Compare stock formats.
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Sources & limits
Planning estimates; verify measurements and product data before purchasing.
Prices are supplied by you. Area estimates do not establish a feasible cutting arrangement. These tools do not assess structural loads or issue construction approvals.