There are hundreds of sites that offer conversions from linear foot measurements to board foot measurements and visa versa. In Crate Pro > Inventory > Lumber the calculation has been done for you.
Unlike square footage, the board footage is a measurement of volume. It is used when purchasing multiple boards of lumber in various sizes. By definition, one board foot of lumber is one square foot that is one inch thick.
For lumber you may select a Tracking Level by Linear Foot (Linear Meter) or Board Foot (Cubic Meter) Your preferred Tracking Level is based on what's easiest for you to enter your costs based on one or the other unit of measure. Board Foot is most common.
Why select one over the other?
> If you select your Tracking Level to be by linear foot (linear meter), all of your reports will display usage in linear feet only. These reports are available in the Manager's reports and the ISPM15 reports.
> If you select your Tracking Level to be by board foot (cubic meter), your cut lists will display lumber by linear foot, and your Manager's reports & ISPM15 reports will be in board feet.
ATTACHED IS A DOWNLOADABLE SPREADSHEET
Attached is a spreadsheet which allows you to enter your total cost and length of the board. The spreadsheet will convert and then show:
- Column L - Total Board Foot (based on the dimensions of board and length)
- Column M - Cost per Linear Foot (if using Tracking Level A in Crate Pro, enter this value in your Costs box in Inventory)
- Column N - Cost per Board Foot. (if using Tracking Level B in Crate Pro, enter this value in Cossts box in Inventory)
If you want to learn to do it yourself, here are the instructions.
The following is provided by: Hardwood Store.com If you want to be geek smart... Make sure you note when formulas are using length in feet or in inches.
