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Instant Lumber & Board Foot Calculations
Calculate exact board footage (BF), total lumber costs, and waste allowances in seconds. Built specifically for woodworkers, sawmills, carpenters, and lumber shoppers.
Calculation Summary
Everything You Need at the Lumberyard
Say goodbye to messy scratchpads and complicated mental math. Boardfoot Calculator simplifies every cut and cost estimate.
Precise Formulas
Automatic standard formula calculation: (Thickness″ × Width″ × Length′) / 12 or with inches / 144. Supports fractions, decimals, and metric options.
Instant Cost Estimator
Enter price per board foot to instantly compute subtotal and grand total lumber expenditure before purchasing at the sawmill.
Smart Waste Allowance
Account for knots, warping, saw kerf, and mill defects with one-touch percentage waste adjustments (e.g., 10%, 15%, 20%).
Project Cut Lists
Add multiple lumber pieces to a saved tally. Sum up all board feet for tabletops, cabinets, desks, and framing projects in one clean list.
Quick Share & Export
Share project tallies and estimates with clients, suppliers, or woodshop team members via WhatsApp, Email, or Messaging apps.
100% Private & Offline
Zero login required. All tallies and custom lists remain securely on your phone with high-speed local Room database storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about board foot calculations and using the app.
What is a board foot (BF)?
A board foot is a specialized unit of volume measurement for rough-sawn lumber in North America. It equals 144 cubic inches, or a piece of wood 1 foot long, 1 foot wide, and 1 inch thick.
How much waste allowance should I add?
Most cabinetmakers and woodworkers recommend adding 10% to 15% for clear hardwood lumber (like FAS Oak or Maple) and 20% to 30% for lower grades with knots, wild grain, or when cutting around checks and splits.
Does the app work without an internet connection?
Yes! All calculation logic, cut list tallying, and database storage are 100% on-device. You can use it in remote sawmills or basement woodshops without any mobile signal.
Is Boardfoot Calculator free?
Yes, the app is completely free to download and use on Android.
All calculations provided by Boardfoot Calculator are intended strictly for planning, general estimation, and educational purposes. Nominal lumber dimensions, mill cuts, shrinkage, and sawmill pricing rules vary. Always confirm purchase quantities with your timber supplier before cutting.
Ready to Calculate Your Lumber?
Download Boardfoot Calculator today and simplify your next woodworking project.
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