Lumber Calculator

Sizing 2×6: 1.50″ × 5.50″ × 8.00 ft Waste 10.00% extra Price No price included Primary output 11 boards to buy
What are you starting with?

Start with a board count for an order, or switch to a compact board-foot check.

Common store labels. Custom measured dimensions are in Advanced options.
Length of each board in feet.
How many boards the plan calls for before extra waste is added.
10% is a common starting allowance for simple lumber orders; use less for exact cut lists and more for complex cuts, defects, or layout loss.
Advanced options
Sizing basis Dressed / actual dimensions Price No price included
Keep dressed dimensions for most retail boards. Use nominal tally only when the supplier quote says so.
Only used when custom entered dimensions are selected.
Only used when custom entered dimensions are selected.
Match the unit on the supplier quote instead of forcing every order through board feet.
Used when the supplier quotes dollars per board foot.
Used when the supplier quotes dollars per running foot.
Used when each board has a fixed piece price.
Answer 11 boards to buy
Total board feet 60.50 BF
Lineal feet 88.00 LF
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Waste added 1 extra board
Board feet per board 5.50 BF
Sizing basis Dressed / actual dimensions
Scope note Not for logs, sheet goods, structural span checks, or spacing-based takeoffs; use the related calculators for those jobs.