Scribner Decimal Rule - Multi-Log Calculator

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This Scribner Decimal Rule Multi-Log Calculator helps estimate board feet from multiple logs using the Scribner decimal approximation formula. It supports real-time totals, per-log calculations, copyable history, and CSV downloads.

Scribner Decimal Rule - Multi-Log Calculator

# Length (ft) DIB (in) Board Feet Remove
Total Board Feet: 0

Calculation History


Calculator

  1. Length (ft): enter the log length in feet
  2. DIB (in): the diameter inside the bark at the small end (must be > 0)

Results

  1. Board Feet: calculated per log using the using the Scribner Decimal C formula
  2. Total Board Feet: automatically summed and displayed
  3. History: full session history of log inputs and results


Scribner Decimal Rule Formula

\[ \text{Board Feet} = 0.0494 \cdot D^2 \cdot L - 0.124 \cdot D \cdot L - 0.269 \cdot L \]

Example Calculation

Given:

  • \( D = 14 \, \text{in} \)
  • \( L = 16 \, \text{ft} \)

\[ \begin{align*} \text{Board Feet} &= 0.0494 \cdot 14^2 \cdot 16 - 0.124 \cdot 14 \cdot 16 - 0.269 \cdot 16 \\ &= 0.0494 \cdot 196 \cdot 16 - 0.124 \cdot 224 - 4.304 \\ &= 154.4192 - 27.776 - 4.304 \\ &= 122.34 \end{align*} \]

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