Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) Practice Test

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Enhance your knowledge for the Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License Test with our comprehensive quiz. Dive into key construction topics and improve your preparation for success!

Practice this question and more.

What is the board footage for 25 pieces of 2x12 lumber, each 30 feet long?

2,000
1,500
3,000
700

The correct answer is: 1,500

To calculate the board footage for lumber, you can use the following formula: Board Footage = (Thickness in inches × Width in inches × Length in feet) / 12. In this case, the lumber is 2 inches thick and 12 inches wide, and each piece is 30 feet long. Applying the formula for one piece of 2x12 lumber: - Thickness: 2 inches - Width: 12 inches - Length: 30 feet Calculating for one piece: Board Footage for one piece = (2 × 12 × 30) / 12 = 720 board feet Now, since there are 25 pieces, you multiply the board footage of one piece by the total number of pieces: Total Board Footage = 720 × 25 = 18,000 board feet. However, it seems that a mistake in calculation or assumptions may have led to the answer of 1,500 being selected. The correct interpretation and calculations confirm that the board footage is, in fact, 18,000 board feet for 25 pieces of 2x12 lumber each 30 feet long.