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Deck Material Calculator

Estimate the decking boards and joists for your deck. Enter the deck dimensions, board width and joist spacing.

240.00 sq ft — Deck area
501.00 linear ft — Decking boards
16.00 joists — Joists

Frequently asked questions

How many deck boards do I need?

Divide the deck area by the effective board coverage (board width plus gap), which gives the linear feet of decking. This calculator does it automatically.