Board Feet in a 1x4 Board, 8 Feet Long
The answer for 1 nominal 1x4 board, 8 ft long: 2.67 bf (board feet). Also: linear feet: 8.0 ft; cubic feet of lumber: 0.22 ft³.
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Board feet2.67 bf
| Linear feet | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Cubic feet of lumber | 0.22 ft³ |
How this number is calculated
Board feet = thickness × width × length ÷ 12 × number of boards = 1 × 4 × 8 ÷ 12 × 1 = 2.67 board feet. One board foot is 144 cubic inches (1 inch × 12 inches × 12 inches), so 2.67 board feet is 0.22 cubic feet.
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Tips
- Board feet use the nominal size (a '2x4'), not the smaller actual size.
- One board foot is a piece 1 inch thick, 12 inches wide and 12 inches long, which is 144 cubic inches.
- Hardwoods are commonly sold by the board foot; framing lumber is usually sold by the piece or the linear foot.
Frequently asked questions
How many board feet is a 1x4 that is 8 feet long?
The answer for 1 nominal 1x4 board, 8 ft long: 2.67 bf (board feet). Also: linear feet: 8.0 ft; cubic feet of lumber: 0.22 ft³.
How is 1 nominal 1x4 board, 8 ft long calculated?
Board feet = thickness × width × length ÷ 12 × number of boards = 1 × 4 × 8 ÷ 12 × 1 = 2.67 board feet. One board foot is 144 cubic inches (1 inch × 12 inches × 12 inches), so 2.67 board feet is 0.22 cubic feet.