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Board foot (BF)(Boardfoot)		A unit of measurement of lumber represented by a board 1 foot long, 12 inches wide, and 1 inch thick or its metric equivalent.  In practice, the board foot calculation for lumber 1 inch or more in thickness is based on its nominal thickness and width and the actual length.  Lumber with a nominal thickness of less than 1 inch is calculated as 1 inch.
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