Lumber Volume Calculator in Cubic Meters

Calculate how many cubic meters of metric lumber to order from board size, length, quantity and waste allowance.

Order volume
SizeVolume per board
50 × 100 mm × 3 m0.015 m³
50 × 150 mm × 6 m0.045 m³
25 × 100 mm × 3 m0.0075 m³

Quick formula

Volume = thickness in meters × width in meters × length × number of boards. The calculator rounds the order quantity up after adding waste.

Metric lumber examples

Board 10 pieces
50 × 100 mm × 3 m 0.15 m³
50 × 150 mm × 6 m 0.45 m³
25 × 100 mm × 3 m 0.075 m³

Ordering note

Confirm the supplier’s finished dimensions and available stock lengths. Use the waste setting for cuts, defects and unusable offcuts.

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Misha Noyr, M.Eng.

Misha Noyr, M.Eng.

Civil Engineer · 15+ yrs · structural design, geotechnics. Full bio ↓