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Board-Foot & Plywood Calculator

Calculate board feet for hardwood lumber and estimate plywood sheet requirements for your woodworking projects.

Board-Foot & Plywood Calculator

Calculate board feet for hardwood lumber and estimate plywood sheet requirements for your woodworking projects. Professional woodworking tools can help you make the most of your materials.

Board Foot Calculator

Plywood Sheet Calculator

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Common Hardwood Pricing Reference

Average price ranges for common hardwoods (prices per board foot). Actual prices may vary by location, grade, and supplier.

Wood Type Price Range ($/BF) Typical Uses
Red Oak $5.00 - $8.00 Furniture, cabinets, flooring
White Oak $6.50 - $10.00 Furniture, barrels, boat building
Hard Maple $6.00 - $9.50 Furniture, cutting boards, flooring
Walnut $12.00 - $18.00 Fine furniture, gunstocks, veneers
Cherry $8.00 - $12.00 Fine furniture, cabinets, musical instruments

For professional woodworking projects, consider using quality tools from Mammoth Hire's woodworking collection .

Tips for Efficient Material Use

Hardwood Lumber

  • Purchase extra 10-15% for waste and mistakes
  • Consider rough-cut lumber for cost savings
  • Account for planing and jointing in thickness
  • Save cutoffs for smaller projects

Plywood Sheets

  • Plan cuts to minimize waste
  • Consider grain direction in your layout
  • Use our Cut-List Optimizer for complex projects
  • Account for saw kerf in calculations (typically 1/8")
Try Our Cut-List Optimizer