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Linear Feet Calculator: 112.2 ft. 102 ft measured · $308.55

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Measured linear feet = piece length × quantity + extra feet. Allowance feet = measured linear feet × waste percent ÷ 100. Planning linear feet = measured linear feet + allowance feet. Optional estimated cost = planning linear feet × price per linear foot.
  1. Apply the formulaMeasured linear feet = piece length × quantity + extra feet. Allowance feet = measured linear feet × waste percent ÷ 100. Planning linear feet = measured linear feet + allowance feet. Optional estimated cost = planning linear feet × price per linear foot.112.2 ft102 ft measured · $308.55

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Length of one piece/run
8 ft
Enter the length of one repeated board, trim piece, fence panel run, cable pull or edge in feet.
Number of pieces/runs
12
Count how many equal pieces or runs use that length.
Extra odd lengths
6 ft
Add offcuts, returns, small wall sections, gate gaps, corners or unique runs measured separately.
Waste/cut allowance
10 %
Keep the pure measured total separate from ordering allowance.
Optional price per linear foot
2.75 currency/ft
Use 0 if you only need length. Enter supplier price for a quote note.

Resulting answer

112.2 ft

102 ft measured · $308.55

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112.2 ft
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102 ft measured · $308.55

Assumptions used

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Use the printable report as a cut-list/quote-note companion, not as a structural or supplier ordering guarantee.

  • All repeated runs use the same entered piece length; odd runs are added in the extra-feet field.
  • Linear feet measure length only, not area or volume. Width, thickness, board profile and coverage belong in the product specification.
  • Waste/cut allowance is applied after the measured length is totaled so the pure measurement remains visible.
  • The cost estimate uses price per linear foot only and excludes tax, delivery, minimum order quantities, labour, fittings, fasteners and supplier rounding.

Master’s Tip

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Master’s Tip: write down where the extra-feet number came from. Linear-foot mistakes often hide in returns, gates, corners, mitred cuts, board defects and supplier stock lengths rather than in the main wall or fence run.

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Length of one piece/run
8 ft
Enter the length of one repeated board, trim piece, fence panel run, cable pull or edge in feet.
Number of pieces/runs
12
Count how many equal pieces or runs use that length.
Extra odd lengths
6 ft
Add offcuts, returns, small wall sections, gate gaps, corners or unique runs measured separately.
Waste/cut allowance
10 %
Keep the pure measured total separate from ordering allowance.

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Linear Feet Calculator in one sentence

Twelve 8 ft runs plus 6 ft of extra lengths gives 102 linear feet measured. With a 10% waste/cut allowance, the planning quantity is 112.2 linear feet. The calculator keeps measured length, allowance and optional price per linear foot visible for quote checks.

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  1. Enter length of one piece/run, number of pieces/runs, extra odd lengths, waste/cut allowance and the remaining visible inputs.
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Planning length: 112.2 ft

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Measured linear feet = piece length × quantity + extra feet. Allowance feet = measured linear feet × waste percent ÷ 100. Planning linear feet = measured linear feet + allowance feet. Optional estimated cost = planning linear feet × price per linear foot.

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Use this CalculationTime result as the source: Linear Feet Calculator. Default output: Planning length = 112.2 ft. Formula/method: Measured linear feet = piece length × quantity + extra feet. Allowance feet = measured linear feet × waste percent ÷ 100. Planning linear feet = measured linear feet + allowance feet. Optional estimated cost = planning linear feet × price per linear foot.. Explain the result, state the assumptions, and suggest the next calculation to check.
Formula

Measured linear feet = piece length × quantity + extra feet. Allowance feet = measured linear feet × waste percent ÷ 100. Planning linear feet = measured linear feet + allowance feet. Optional estimated cost = planning linear feet × price per linear foot.

Worked example

For 12 runs at 8 ft each, repeated length is 8 × 12 = 96 ft. Add 6 ft of odd lengths to get 102 linear feet measured. A 10% allowance adds 10.2 ft, so the planning quantity is 112.2 linear feet. At 2.75 per linear foot, the material estimate is 112.2 × 2.75 = 308.55 before tax or delivery.

Professional note

Master’s Tip: write down where the extra-feet number came from. Linear-foot mistakes often hide in returns, gates, corners, mitred cuts, board defects and supplier stock lengths rather than in the main wall or fence run.

Regional and unit assumptions

Standard or basis: transparent length arithmetic using the international foot relationship for linear measurement. No building-code, supplier-pack-size or structural compliance is claimed; use drawings, product datasheets and local trade judgement before ordering.

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Formula used

Measured linear feet = piece length × quantity + extra feet. Allowance feet = measured linear feet × waste percent ÷ 100. Planning linear feet = measured linear feet + allowance feet. Optional estimated cost = planning linear feet × price per linear foot.

Standard or basis

Standard or basis: transparent length arithmetic using the international foot relationship for linear measurement. No building-code, supplier-pack-size or structural compliance is claimed; use drawings, product datasheets and local trade judgement before ordering.

Where a calculator follows a named legal, trade or industry standard, that standard is cited visibly. Otherwise the page uses transparent general arithmetic and states its limits.

Master's Tip

Master’s Tip: write down where the extra-feet number came from. Linear-foot mistakes often hide in returns, gates, corners, mitred cuts, board defects and supplier stock lengths rather than in the main wall or fence run.

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Page structure checked: 2026-09-26. Calculator-specific statutory or source-table dates appear in the revision log when the tool depends on time-sensitive rules.

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Measured linear feet = piece length × quantity + extra feet. Allowance feet = measured linear feet × waste percent ÷ 100. Planning linear feet = measured linear feet + allowance feet. Optional estimated cost = planning linear feet × price per linear foot.Formula text is also exposed in the page schema and visible methodology block.

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Which inputs drive the default result?

The default result starts with Length of one piece/run, Number of pieces/runs, Extra odd lengths. The current pre-solved output is planning length = 112.2 ft.

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Questions

What is a linear foot?

A linear foot is one foot of straight length. It does not include width or thickness, so 10 linear feet of trim means 10 feet along the trim run.

How do I calculate linear feet?

Multiply the length of each repeated run by the number of runs, add any extra odd lengths, then add a separate waste or cut allowance if you are planning an order.

Is linear feet the same as square feet?

No. Linear feet measure length only. Square feet measure area, so they need both length and width.

What waste allowance should I use for linear feet?

It depends on the job. Simple straight runs may need only a small allowance, while trim, fencing, decking edges and mitred work often need more for cuts, defects and stock lengths.

Can I use this for fencing, baseboards or cable?

Yes, as a length and quote-note calculator. Check product width, pack size, fittings, posts, clips, joins, code requirements and installation details separately.

Calculation note

Linear-foot estimating is common because many materials are bought or quoted by length: trim, moulding, edging, cable, pipe, rope, fencing rails and boards. The arithmetic is simple, but the record matters because a single final length is only useful when the repeated runs, odd lengths and waste allowance travel with it.

Length is not coverage

A linear-foot total answers “how long is the run?” It does not answer how much wall, floor or surface area is covered. That is why this page points visitors to square-footage and board-foot calculators when width, thickness or volume matters.

Cut allowance belongs after the measured run

Keeping measured length and allowance separate makes the estimate easier to audit. A homeowner, supplier or tradie can see the actual run length first, then decide whether the cut allowance is enough for corners, mitres, defects and available stock lengths.

A printable quote note prevents silent assumptions

The print view keeps the run length, quantity, extra feet, waste percentage, formula and optional price together. That makes it suitable for a supplier counter, classroom worksheet, site note or homeowner comparison before a final order is placed.

Sources and further readingNIST: U.S. survey foot and international foot relationshipNIST Handbook 44: specifications, tolerances, and other technical requirements for weighing and measuring devices