Calculate board feet and costs for your woodworking projects. Add multiple pieces of lumber, specify dimensions, quantities, and get instant results.
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Cost Estimation Calculator
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Our cost estimation calculator offers powerful features to help you plan your woodworking projects with precision.
Automatically converts all measurements to calculate precise board feet using the industry-standard formula.
Calculate the total cost of your project based on the price per board foot and quantity of each lumber piece.
Add multiple rows for different lumber pieces, allowing you to estimate costs for complex projects.
Generate professional-looking printable estimates for your clients or personal reference.
Follow these simple steps to get accurate cost estimates for your woodworking projects.
Input the thickness, width, and length of each piece of lumber. Select the appropriate measurement units for each dimension (inches, feet, millimeters, etc.).
Enter the quantity of each lumber piece and the price per board foot. The calculator will automatically compute the line cost.
Click the "Add Row" button to include additional lumber pieces in your project. Each row will be calculated independently.
The calculator will display the total board feet and cost at the bottom of the table, giving you a complete project estimate.
Use the "Print Estimate" button to generate a printable version of your cost estimate, which you can save as a PDF or print for reference.
Find answers to common questions about our cost estimation calculator.
A board foot is a unit of volume for measuring lumber in North America. It equals the volume of a one-foot length of a board, one foot wide and one inch thick. The formula is: (Thickness[in] × Width[in] × Length[ft]) ÷ 12.
A cost estimation calculator helps you accurately budget for woodworking projects, avoid material waste, and compare costs between different lumber options. It's especially useful for complex projects with multiple types of lumber.
The calculator provides precise measurements based on the standard board foot formula, but actual costs may vary based on lumber quality, waste factor, and regional pricing. For most projects, it offers a reliable estimate within 5-10% of actual costs.
Yes, you can print your estimates or save them to your device for future reference. We're also working on adding a feature to save estimates to your account in a future update.
The basic calculation does not include waste. For a more accurate estimate, you can either add extra quantity to each item (e.g., add 10% more) or add a separate row specifically for waste material.
See how woodworkers are using our cost estimation calculator for their projects.
Professional furniture makers use our calculator to provide accurate quotes to clients for custom pieces, ensuring profitability while remaining competitive.
Home DIYers use the calculator to budget for projects like built-in bookshelves, kitchen renovations, and deck building, avoiding mid-project budget surprises.
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