Board Foot
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A board foot is a way of measuring raw materials. wood and foam are usually sold by the board foot in the Metcalf Store.
One board-foot equals:
- 1 ft × 1 ft × 1 in
- 12 in × 12 in × 1 in
- 144 in³
So a piece of foam that is 4x6x12in would be 2 board feet.
Formula (Remember to use all in inches)
(Length x Width x Height) / 144 = How many board feet
Board feet times price will give you the cost
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