International 1/8'' Grosenbaugh Log Rule Board Foot Calculator

Calculate Board Feet using International 1/8'' Grosenbaugh Log Rule





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Formula

The International 1/8" Grosenbaugh Log Rule formula to calculate board feet, as estimated by Grosenbaugh in 1948, is:

\[ \text{BF} = 0.04976191LD^2 + 0.006220239L^2D - 0.1854762LD + 0.000259176L^3 - 0.01159226L^2 + 0.04222222L \]

Definition

The International 1/8'' Grosenbaugh Log Rule is a log scaling method used to estimate the volume of lumber in a log. It is based on the diameter of the log (inside bark) at the small end and the length of the log.

Conversion Chart

Diameter (inches) Length (feet) Board Feet
6 16 25.00
8 16 45.00
10 16 75.00
12 16 110.00
14 16 150.00
16 16 200.00
18 16 260.00
20 16 325.00
22 16 395.00
24 16 470.00
26 16 555.00
28 16 650.00
30 16 750.00
32 16 855.00
34 16 965.00
36 16 1,085.00