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Lumber Calculator

Dimensional lumber sold by board foot or per piece.

Calculate Lumber

You need

board foot

Area
With 10% overage
Estimated cost (US avg)

How this calculator works

Enter your shape and dimensions in feet. The calculator multiplies them out and converts to board foot, then adds 10% overage for waste — the industry standard for lumber.

Cost shown is a US national average ($4 per board foot). Regional pricing pages are coming soon.

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