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Decking Calculator

Estimate the linear footage of decking boards needed to cover a deck area.

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Estimate the linear footage of decking boards needed to cover a deck area.

How It Works

How Decking Calculator Works

Deck area is divided by the width of a single board to get the total linear footage of boards needed side by side, with a waste allowance added for end cuts and fitting.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why linear feet instead of a board count?
Deck boards come in varying lengths, so linear footage gives a material total independent of exactly which board lengths you plan to use — divide by your chosen board length afterward to get an actual board count.

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