Board Foot

Definition

• A measurement of lumber that is equal to 1 inch thick, 1 foot long, and 1 foot wide.

Synonyms
measurement, square foot

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Acre Foot (AF) — Acronym,
  • The water or other material needed to cover an acre of land one foot deep. Equivalent to exactly 43,560 cubic feet.
• Dimension Plans — Definition,
  • Diagrams that show location of building outlines and other improvements on a lot, but which are not as detailed as blueprints.
• Square Footage — Definition,
  • The area within a building, calculated by measuring the rooms by length and width.