Board calculator

Deck size, board size and waste - the boards needed appear instantly.

Surface length (ft)

Surface width (ft)

Board width (inches)

Board length (ft)

Waste (%)

Divide the surface area by the area of one board, then add a waste allowance for cuts - usually 10%. A typical 5.5-inch wide, 12-foot board covers about 5.5 sq ft. All in your browser.