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Board feet = thickness(in) × width(in) × length(ft) / 12. We also show a simple piece count for repeated stock.
Board feet
66.0
Formula: thickness × width × length / 12, times piece count. Nominal 2×6 is entered as 1.5 × 5.5.
5.50 bf each
Requirements vary by jurisdiction and by the specifics of a project. YardPermit publishes educational patterns and labeled estimates — not legal determinations, not construction documents, and not a bid. Verify with your local building department and a licensed contractor before you build.