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Calculate Board Feet of Lumber

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Convert lumber dimensions to board feet — the standard unit for buying hardwood. Essential for woodworking projects.

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What Is a Board Foot?
Common Board Foot Examples
Rough vs Surfaced Lumber

Die Einheit

1 Board Foot = 1" × 12" × 12" = 2.360 cm³. In Deutschland kaum verwendet — Holz wird in Kubikmetern oder laufenden Metern verkauft. Relevant für amerikanische Holzbearbeitungsprojekte und -anleitungen.

Umrechnung

1 Board Foot = 0,00236 m³. 1 m³ = 424 Board Feet.

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Hardwood prices per board foot in 2026: Red Oak $5-8, White Oak $6-10, Hard Maple $6-9, Cherry $7-11, Walnut $10-16, Sapele $8-12. Prices vary significantly by region and supplier — call 3 lumber yards for quotes before committing.

Frequently asked questions

Was ist ein Board Foot?▾

Amerikanische Holzmaßeinheit: 1" × 12" × 12". In Deutschland: Kubikmeter.

Umrechnung?▾

Board Feet ÷ 424 = m³. Oder × 0,00236.

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