Board Feet per Log Calculator
Here’s a table showing board feet per log based on log diameter and length. This helps estimate the usable lumber from a log using the Doyle scale, which is a common method.
Board Feet per Log (Doyle Scale)
| Log Diameter (inches) | 8 ft Log | 10 ft Log | 12 ft Log | 14 ft Log | 16 ft Log |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 |
| 12 | 35 | 45 | 55 | 65 | 75 |
| 14 | 55 | 70 | 85 | 100 | 115 |
| 16 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 |
| 18 | 110 | 140 | 170 | 200 | 230 |
| 20 | 140 | 175 | 210 | 245 | 280 |
| 22 | 175 | 220 | 265 | 310 | 355 |
| 24 | 215 | 270 | 325 | 380 | 435 |
| 26 | 260 | 325 | 390 | 455 | 520 |
| 28 | 310 | 390 | 470 | 550 | 630 |
| 30 | 370 | 465 | 560 | 655 | 750 |