All About Wood Session 11: Calculating Board Feet

A board foot measurement tells you the volume of wood you’re using, not how many lineal feet. It’s very important that you know how to calculate board feet in order to determine how much wood you need for your project, and how much to order from your supplier. Another wrinkle…what’s the deal with 4/4, 6/4….? Don’t worry, we’ve got that covered too.