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Board Feet - Lumber Estimation
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This calculator easily calculates board feet for lumber estimation problems. The default entry format
for Board Feet is "Inch x Inch x Feet" (e.g., 2 x 4 x 14 is 2 Inches x 4 Inches x 14 Feet). You can also
convert Cubic values (volume) to Board Feet.
TOTAL BOARD FEET – WITH DOLLAR COST
Example: Find the total board feet for the following board sizes:
3"
5"
If the boards cost $300 per MBM., what is the total cost? Use
KEY INPUT & DISPLAY
1. Enter board sizes, convert to board feet and store in memory:
On/C
On/C
×
×
3
5
1
×
×
3
1
1
×
×
3
1
3
2. Recall total Board Feet and calculate total cost:
Rcl
Rcl
×
3
0
0
Conv
Note: Unit cost is entered in the standard per thousand board foot measure (MBM) format.
NUMBER OF BOARD FEET BASED ON ENTERED VOLUME
Example: Find the number of Board Feet required for a volume of 200 Cubic Feet.
KEY INPUT & DISPLAY
Enter Cubic Feet and convert to Board Feet:
On/C
On/C
2
0
0
Feet
8
(Bd Ft)
Conv
to clear entries in between problems.
On/C
On/C
15"
3"
11"
5
8
Conv
M+
1
7
8
Conv
M+
1
9
8
Conv
M+
0 (Cost)
Feet
Feet
17"
3"
13"
0
Conv
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(cost) to figure total lumber cost.
BDFT 18.75
BDFT 46.75
BDFT 61.75
BDFT 127.25
BDFT 2400.
19"
0
M
M
M
$38.
18
0
200
CU Feet
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