Deck 27: Board Measure

Question 1

5 inches is a standard width.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The nominal dimensions of lumber are the approximate dimensions before the lumber is dried or planed.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

3 inches is not a standard thickness.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A board foot is defined as the equivalent of a piece of wood measuring one foot wide, one foot long, and one inch thick.

Question 5

Find the number of board feet in the following: 25 pieces of T = 8 inches, W = 15 inches, L = 6 feet.

Question 6

Dressed stock is lumber that has been surfaced.

Question 7

Determine the number of board feet in the following: 18 pieces of T = 8 1/2 inches, W = 25 inches, L = 21 feet.

Question 8

What is the formula for board feet?

Question 9

Determine the number of board feet in the following: 16 pieces of T = 4 1/2 inches, W = 26 inches, L = 22 feet.

Question 10

Find the number of board feet in the following: 8 pieces of T = 5 inches, W = 18 inches, L = 6 feet.