Definition

Noun: - A system of units for measuring lumber based on the board foot: This is a specialized measurement system used primarily in the timber and lumber industry in North America. The fundamental unit is the board foot, which represents a volume of wood one foot long, one foot wide, and one inch thick.

Usage

This term is used in contexts involving forestry, carpentry, construction, and lumber sales. It specifies how the quantity of lumber is quantified for pricing and trade. - The sawmill priced the oak planks using board measure. - You need to understand board measure to accurately estimate the cost of this timber order.

Advanced Usage

• "in board measure": A phrase used to specify that a quantity is expressed in this system.
  • The total volume of the shipment was 500 board feet in board measure.

Variants and Related Words

• Board foot (n.): The core unit of board measure, equivalent to a piece of wood 12 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch.
  • One board foot is the standard unit.
• Superficial foot (n.): A synonymous term for board foot, though less common.
• Lumber scale (n.): A tool or chart used to determine the board footage of a piece of lumber.

Synonyms

• Timber measure: A general term for systems of measuring wood.
• Lumber measurement: A descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• To measure by the board foot: To use this specific system for quantification.
  • Hardwoods are typically sold measured by the board foot.

Noun

1. a system of units for measuring lumber based on the board foot