FORESTRY
GENERAL FORESTRY
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Question
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How many board feet are in a 2 inch x 12 inch x 24 inch Southern Pine board?
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4 board feet
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4.5 board feet
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2.5 board feet
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3.5 board feet
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Assume an average mature pine or fir tree with a reach of 80′ and a thickness of 2 inches for this discussion. By using the formula outlined above, the lumber yield is estimated to be around 754 board feet.
Detailed explanation-2: -Board footage is calculated by multiplying the nominal thickness in inches (T) by the nominal width in inches (W) by the actual length in feet (L) and dividing by 12. The formula is: T x W x L = Board ft.
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