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rother
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How do you calculate board feet? I’ve seen this term used often in woodworking and lumber projects, but I’m not quite sure how it works. From what I gather, it's a measure of volume for lumber, but I would love to learn the exact formula and any tips for making the calculation easier. I found helpful information for my website boardfootcalculator. Can anyone share their insights or tools they use for accurate measurements?