WOOD
Wood CFT Calculator (Cubic Feet) for Carpenters
Calculate wood and timber volume in CFT: length in feet × width × thickness in inches ÷ 144. Multiple sizes, rate per CFT and voice input.
- PIECE 12.222 cft
Your timber merchant's rate, for the cost.
Assumptions used VIEW ▾
CFT (cubic feet) = length in feet × width in inches × thickness in inches ÷ 144, then × number of pieces. The 144 converts two inch measurements into feet (12 × 12). This is the nominal, as-measured volume; allow extra for sawing, planing and defects when buying.
TOTAL WOOD
2.22cft
0.063 m³ · 1 size
How it’s calculated
CFT = length (ft) × width (in) × thickness (in) ÷ 144 × pieces
Example: 8 ft × 4 in × 2 in × 5 pieces = 8 × 4 × 2 × 5 ÷ 144 = 2.22 cft.
Questions
Why divide by 144?+
Width and thickness are in inches. Dividing by 12 twice (12 × 12 = 144) turns them into feet, so the answer is in cubic feet.
How do I convert CFT to cubic metres?+
Divide by 35.315. For example, 10 cft = 0.283 m³.
Should I buy exactly this much?+
No. This is the finished volume. Add an allowance for sawing, planing and defects when buying timber.
Estimates for planning, based on the assumptions shown. They are not a guarantee of quantities or professional engineering advice; check critical work with a qualified professional.