How many board feet in a 1×4×12' board?

4.00 board feet. 10 boards: 40.00 board feet. 50 boards: 200.00 board feet. Nominal size: 1"×4"×12'

Answer

4.00 board feet

10 boards: 40.00 board feet50 boards: 200.00 board feetNominal size: 1"×4"×12'

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How We Calculated This

Board Feet = (Thickness" × Width" × Length') / 12

(1 × 4 × 12) / 12 = 48 / 12 = 4.00 board feet

Calculated using verified formulas. Last updated March 2026.