Timber cubic meter calculator
In many markets, including the Gulf, timber is sold by the cubic meter; this finds volume and cost from piece sizes.
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How to use it
- Enter thickness, width, length, quantity and price per m³ (optional).
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Volume (m³) = (thickness ÷ 1000) × (width ÷ 1000) × length × quantity. Pieces per m³ = 1 ÷ piece volume. Cost = volume × price per m³.
Example
Inputs: Thickness = 50 mm, Width = 100 mm, Length = 4 m, Quantity = 10. Result: Total volume: 0.2 m³; Volume per piece: 0.02 m³; Pieces per m³: 50.
Limits and caveats
- Use the size your seller bills on; nominal and dressed sizes can differ.
- Does not include waste or tax.
Questions about this tool
How many 50 × 100 mm boards 4 m long make a cubic meter?
Each board is 0.02 m³, so a cubic meter holds 50 boards.
How do I convert cm to mm?
Multiply by 10, so 5 cm thick is 50 mm.
Does it work for plywood?
Yes for volume, but plywood is usually sold per sheet or per square meter rather than per cubic meter.