Question

Board feet is a measurement of lumber volume. A board foot is equal to 144 in3 of wood. About how many board feet is a piece of lumber that measures 2 in. by 8 in. by 12 ft?

22 board feet
16 board feet
1.3 board feet
6.5 board feet

Answer 1

1st multiply 2 x 8 x 144 = 2304 in^3divide 2304 by 144 = 16 board feet