Lumber Weight Estimator: Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 6 in × 12 ft × 1

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Last updatedFebruary 22, 2026

PublishedFebruary 22, 2026

Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 6 in × 12 ft × 1 converts to

24.75 lb (11.23 kg)

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Value Details

Input: Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 6 in × 12 ft × 1

Output: 24.75 lb (11.23 kg)

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species: Douglas Fir | boardFeet: 9 | cubicFeet: 0.75 | densityLbPerFt3: 33

Lumber Weight Estimator

Estimate total board weight from dimensions, quantity, and wood species.

Estimated Weight

Nearby Reference Values

Lumber Weight Estimator values near Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 6 in × 12 ft × 1
Lumber ScenarioEstimated WeightBoard FeetDensity (lb/ft³)
Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 6 in × 6 ft × 449.5 lb (22.45 kg)1833
Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 6 in × 8 ft × 116.5 lb (7.48 kg)633
Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 6 in × 8 ft × 466 lb (29.94 kg)2433
Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 6 in × 10 ft × 120.63 lb (9.36 kg)7.533
Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 6 in × 10 ft × 482.5 lb (37.42 kg)3033
Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 6 in × 12 ft × 124.75 lb (11.23 kg)933
Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 6 in × 12 ft × 499 lb (44.91 kg)3633
Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 8 in × 6 ft × 116.5 lb (7.48 kg)633
Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 8 in × 6 ft × 466 lb (29.94 kg)2433
Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 8 in × 8 ft × 122 lb (9.98 kg)833
Douglas Fir, 1.5 in × 8 in × 8 ft × 488 lb (39.92 kg)3233

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lumber Weight Estimator, formulas, and expected usage.

How is lumber weight estimated?

Weight is calculated from board volume and species density: board feet to cubic feet, then cubic feet multiplied by density in lb/ft³.

Why can real board weight differ from this estimate?

Actual weight changes with moisture content, growth variation, and whether dimensions are rough, surfaced, or nominal.

When is this estimator useful?

It helps with transport planning, rack load checks, project handling safety, and rough material costing.

Can I use nominal dimensions here?

For best accuracy, use actual measured dimensions. Nominal labels can overestimate volume and weight.

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