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01How to Calculate Board Feet

A board foot is a volume equal to a board 12 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch.

02Cut Lists and Saw Kerf

Saw kerf removes material at every cut, so a cut list that only adds finished lengths can overstate what fits on a board or sheet.