Board Rule (Noun)
Meaning
A measure used in computing board feet.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The log scaling method uses a board rule to estimate the number of board feet in a log.
- To calculate the volume of the wood, the forester applied the Doyle board rule formula.
- The logging company uses the Scribner board rule to determine the number of board feet in each log.
- The forester's manual explained how to apply the International board rule to scale logs.
- Lumber yards often use a modified board rule to account for defects and irregularities in the wood.