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January 1, 1 6 min read Definitions

Board Foot Lumber Measurement Construction Woodworking Timber Calculation Nominal Dimensions Material Metrics

A board foot is a unit of measurement for lumber, defined as one foot wide, one foot long, and one inch thick, or 144 cubic inches. Notably, the dimensions refer to the nominal width and thickness of lumber, which are initially measured before drying and planing processes.