What is the difference between a linear foot and board foot?
A linear foot is a measure of length 12 inches long, regardless of width and thickness, commonly used in the sale of mouldings and finished smooth four side woods. A board foot is a number calculated by determining the volume of a board that is 12 inches wide, 12 inches long and 1 inch thick (144 cubic inches).In most cases, this size is determined from the woods original state when cut and is referred to as its nominal size. Once the board has been dried, straight-edged and surfaced it arrives at its finished state. In other words, a 1″ x 6″ (3/4″ x 5-1/2″) board that measures 2 feet long is exactly one board foot.
