Calculate Board Feet
A log board foot calculator helps determine the volume of lumber in logs. It's essential for pricing timber, inventory management, and project planning in woodworking and forestry. By inputting log dimensions, users get accurate board foot measurements, crucial for commercial transactions and material estimation.
Formula Used
Board Feet = (Diameter² × Length) / 16 × Quantity
This Doyle Log Rule formula estimates board foot volume based on log dimensions.
Sample Values
| Diameter (in) | Length (ft) | Quantity | Board Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 1 | 50 |
| 14 | 12 | 1 | 147 |
| 18 | 16 | 2 | 324 |