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Deck Boards Calculator

Board count and waste from deck dimensions, joist spacing, and board width.

Rows across deck27
Boards per row13
Total boards (incl. 10% waste)387
Linear feet5616 ft

About this tool

Type the deck size, joist spacing (12, 16, or 24 in on center), board width (5/4×4, 5/4×6, 2×4, 2×6), and the board length. Get the number of boards, the linear feet, plus a waste factor. Targets r/DIY and r/Decks 'how many 5/4×6 boards for a 12×16 deck' threads.

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