Linear Feet Calculator
Calculate linear feet for construction projects, fencing, decking, trim, and lumber. Estimate material needs with waste factor and cost calculations.
Linear Feet Calculator
Project Type
Calculate linear feet for fencing projects
What is Linear Feet?
Linear feet measures length only (1 dimension). Unlike square feet (area) or cubic feet (volume), it's simply the total length of material needed regardless of width or thickness.
What is Linear Feet?
Linear feet (or lineal feet) is a measurement of length only - one dimension. It measures the straight-line distance of a material regardless of width or thickness. Lumber, fencing, trim, and molding are typically sold by the linear foot.
Common Uses
- Fencing: Calculate perimeter minus gates
- Decking: Railings and edge boards
- Trim: Baseboards, crown molding, door casing
- Framing: Wall studs at 16 or 24 inch spacing
- Gutters: Roof edge measurements
Waste Factor Guidelines
- Framing: 5-10% for cuts
- Trim/Molding: 10-15% for miter cuts
- Fencing: 5-10% for post spacing
- Decking: 10-15% for pattern cuts