To convert lineal feet to board feet, multiply the lineal feet by:
|
size |
factor |
size |
factor |
size |
factor |
size |
factor |
|
1 x 2 |
0.1667 |
1 1/4 x 2 |
0.2083 |
1 1/2 x 2 |
0.25 |
2 x 2 |
0.3333 |
|
1 x 3 |
0.25 |
1 1/4 x 3 |
0.3125 |
1 1/2 x 3 |
0.375 |
2 x 3 |
0.5 |
|
1 x 4 |
0.3333 |
1 1/4 x 4 |
0.4167 |
1 1/2 x 4 |
0.5 |
2 x 4 |
0.6667 |
|
1 x 5 |
0.4167 |
1 1/4 x 5 |
0.5208 |
1 1/2 x 5 |
0.625 |
2 x 5 |
0.8333 |
|
1 x 6 |
0.5 |
1 1/4 x 6 |
0.625 |
1 1/2 x 6 |
0.75 |
2 x 6 |
1 |
|
1 x 8 |
0.6667 |
1 1/4 x 8 |
0.8333 |
1 1/2 x 8 |
1 |
2 x 8 |
1.333 |
|
1 x 10 |
0.8333 |
1 1/4 x 10 |
1.0417 |
1 1/2 x 10 |
1.25 |
2 x 10 |
1.6667 |
|
1 x 12 |
1 |
1 1/4 x 12 |
1.25 |
1 1/2 x 12 |
1.5 |
2 x 12 |
2 |
Sources: NHLA, Architectural Woodwork Association,
Kitchen Cabinet
Manufacturers Association