Section 4 · 1 page

Wood & Sheet Goods

Board feet, real lumber and plywood sizes, and how wood species compare in hardness, weight and movement, from the USDA Wood Handbook and the lumber standards.

CalculatorBoard foot calculatorBoard feet = thickness × width (in inches) × length (in feet) ÷ 12. A 2x4x8 is 5.33 board feet. Calculator for a whole lumber list, with hardwood quarters, cost and a drawing.

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2x4 actual size
Lumber sizes
Plywood sizes and thickness
Janka hardness scale
Best wood for a cutting board
Hardwood vs softwood
Lumber weight calculator