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Wood Project Material Calculator – Free Board Feet & Cost Estimator

Planning a woodworking project but not sure how much lumber to buy?

This free calculator tells you exactly how many board feet you need, estimates your total cost, and even suggests standard board sizes to purchase. Save money by avoiding over-buying and prevent project delays from under-buying.

How to Use This Calculator?

  1. Add your project pieces (length, width, thickness, quantity)
  2. Select your measurement units
  3. Choose your wood species (or enter custom pricing)
  4. Select waste factor and lumber grade
  5. Get instant board feet calculations and cost estimates
Wood Project Material Calculator – Board Feet & Cost Estimator

🪵 Wood Project Material Calculator

Calculate board feet, lumber costs, and material requirements for your woodworking projects

📏 Project Pieces
Piece #1
in
in
in
📐 Measurement Units
🌲 Wood Selection & Pricing
📊 Material Requirements
Total Board Feet (Net):
With Waste Allowance:
Adjusted for Grade:
TOTAL LUMBER TO BUY
— bf
💰 Cost Breakdown
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Material Cost
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Waste Allowance
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Total Budget
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