How many board feet are in 200 lnft of 2 in. × 6 in wood studs?

To determine how many board feet are in 200 linear feet of 2 in. × 6 in. wood studs, it is important to understand the definition of a board foot. A board foot is a unit of measure for lumber that describes a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.

The volume in board feet can be calculated using the formula:

[ \text{Board Feet} = \left( \frac{\text{Thickness (inches)} \times \text{Width (inches)} \times \text{Length (feet)}}{12} \right) ]

In this scenario, the thickness of the wood is 2 inches, the width is 6 inches, and the length is 200 feet. Plugging these values into the formula gives:

[ \text{Board Feet} = \left( \frac{2 \times 6 \times 200}{12} \right) ]

Calculating this step-by-step:

1. Multiply the dimensions: ( 2 \times 6 = 12 ).

2. Multiply by the length: ( 12 \times 200 = 2400 ).

3. Divide by 12 to convert to