Linear Foot Calculator
Total the linear footage of equal-length stock pieces.
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What this tool does
Total the linear footage of equal-length stock pieces. Linear feet measure length only, not board volume or surface area.
How to use the Linear Foot Calculator
- Enter or select piece length in ft.
- Enter or select number of pieces.
- Read the calculated result; change any measurement to compare alternatives.
Formula
linear feet=length×count
- length
- Piece length (ft, before metric conversion)
- count
- Number of pieces
Linear feet measure length only, not board volume or surface area.
Worked example
For linear foot calculator, the following measurements illustrate the exact method: Piece length: 8; Number of pieces: 10.
Inputs
- Piece length8 ft
- Number of pieces10
Result
- Linear footage80 ft
Results explained
- Linear footage
- Linear footage from the formula above, expressed in ft before metric conversion. Linear feet measure length only, not board volume or surface area.
Frequently asked questions
Multiply the length of one stock piece by the number of pieces.
Use actual measured thickness and width unless your supplier explicitly prices on nominal rough dimensions. A nominal 2 × 4 is typically 1.5 × 3.5 inches after surfacing.
No unless a waste input is shown. Add stock for end trimming, defects and kerf rather than treating the computed total as a guaranteed cut plan.
Length inputs with a unit can be switched to metric; internal formulas keep a consistent inch/foot basis. Board foot outputs remain board feet.
Width and thickness do not change linear footage.