FROM THE LUMBER YARD TO YOUR BENCH
Measure the wood.Plan every cut.
Work out volume, cost and kerf before you buy or cut. Use your real dimensions, then keep the project in Cutlist.
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Board foot calculator
Enter actual board dimensions to total the volume, waste allowance and optional cost.
02Lumber cubic metre calculator
Add several board sizes and quantities to get the total volume in cubic metres.
03Cubic feet of lumber
Calculate CFT from actual dimensions, with the same inputs available in metric or inches.
04Lumber volume in sai
Calculate timber volume in the Japanese sai unit. Confirm the unit used by your supplier before ordering.
05Lumber cost and waste
Include a waste allowance in the volume you buy and estimate cost using your own unit price.
06Nominal and actual lumber sizes
A nominal 2 × 4 is not normally 2 inches by 4 inches. Check the actual dimensions for the stock you buy.
07Saw kerf calculator
See how the width removed by the blade changes the number of pieces that fit on a board.
08Lumber cut list planner
Enter stock boards, required pieces and kerf. Inspect the resulting cuts and any pieces that do not fit.
09Boards from a target volume
Work out the whole number of identical boards needed to reach a target volume.
10Log volume and log rules
Choose a geometric volume formula or a board-foot log rule. These measure different things; use the method agreed with your supplier.