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600.00 BF0.600 MBF
50 × 2×6×12'
600.00 BF
Linear feet
600 LF
Volume (cubic feet)
50.00 ft³
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  1. 2×6×12'
    count × thickness × width × length (ft) ÷ 12
    50 × 2 × 6 × 12 ÷ 12 = 600.00

Where the numbers come from

  • Board foot: 1 BF = 144 in³ (1" × 12" × 12") → BF = thickness (in) × width (in) × length (ft) ÷ 12Softwood dimension lumber is figured on nominal size: a 2×4 counts as 2 × 4 though it measures 1½ × 3½ (American Softwood Lumber Standard, PS 20). Hardwood is sold by the rough thickness in quarters (4/4 = 1").Source

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One board foot is 144 in³ (1" × 12" × 12"). Softwood lumber is figured on nominal size — a 2×4 counts as 2 × 4 though it measures 1½ × 3½. Definition (Virginia DOF) · Nominal sizes

Board feet, linear feet and cost for a lumber list. Board feet = thickness × width × length (ft) ÷ 12, on nominal sizes.