Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS
MANILA

TLE – TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARMENT

CARPENTRY
Grade 9

Most Essential Lesson

QUARTER 1 WEEK 3 MODULE 3

LESSON 1. Prepare Tools. Equipment and Materials for Staking out

Building lines

Measuring Wood, Board Foot Computation and Material Estimate

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 HOW DO YOU USE THIS MODULE?
Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you
while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the
objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this
module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances
learning that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer keycard.
5. Analyze conceptually the post test and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

1. Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing the lessons
in the module.
2. Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be mastered
throughout the lesson.
3. Looking Back - This section will measure what learnings and skills that you
understand from the previous lesson.
4. Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the lesson
5. Activities - These are activities designed to develop critical thinking and other
competencies. This can be done with or without a partner depending on the nature of
the activity
6. Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the lessons.
7. Checking your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from the lesson
8. Post Test – This will Measure how much you have learned from the entire module

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INFORMATION SHEET NO. 1

Measuring Wood / Board Foot Computation

Although the System International (SI) has already superseded the English
Measure, Board foot as the unit measure in computing wood volume is still in use
particularly for the small sizes for commercial purposes. However, cubic meter is also
adopted in measuring wood of large quantity or volume.
If all dimensions are expressed in inches, the amount in board feet is equal to: (l x
w x t)/ 144. Measuring lumber in board feet, L x W x thickness. In the Philippines, it is
customary to express width and thickness in inches while we use feet to express length.
By multiplying the length and inches by the width in inches and dividing that by 144
that will give you the board the total board feet.
To estimate the board feet from a log, measure the average diameter of the smaller
part of the log in inches. Then, measure the length of the log in feet. Move the scale's
marker over to where these two measurements meet. Where the two measurements
intersect is the approximate board foot output.

EXPECTATIONS
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to do the following:
 Identify the formulas of board feet and linear feet
 Compute/ calculate board feet and linear feet.
 Prepare a bill of materials

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PRETEST:
Direction: Multiple Choice: Read and understand the sentences carefully and choose
the letter of the best answer.

1. The matter from which a thing is or can be made.

A. Estimate C. Bill of material
B. Material D. Bill
2. An approximate calculation or judgement of the value, numbers quantity or extent of
something.
A. Material C. Bill
B. Estimate D. Bill of material
3. One board foot is a piece of lumber of how many inches?
A. 24” C. 36”
B. 12” D. 14”
4 One hundred forty-four inches 144” is equivalent to how many feet?
A. 9 feet C. 12 feet
B. 10 feet D. 14 feet
5. The formula for finding a board foot is T x W x L, where L stands for?
A. Large C. Light
B. Linear D. Length
6. A linear foot is measure of length of how many inches long?
A. 10” C. 8”
B. 11” D. 12”
7. What is the total board ft of 5 pcs 2” x 2” x 6
A. 20 bd. C. 19 bd.
B. 18 bd. D. 21 bd.
8. Find the total board foot of 6 pcs 2” x 3” x 12
A 36 bd. C 48 bd.
B 24 bd. D 34 bd.
9. Find the total board foot of 12 pcs 1” x 2” x 8
A. 15 bd. C. 14 bd.
B. 16 bd. D. 18 BD.
10. The price of wood depends upon the _?
A. kind of wood C. width of wood
B. length of wood D. all of the above

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LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON
Identify the following defects of wood

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION:

Welcome to the module “Prepare tools equipment and materials for

Staking out Building lines
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to
complete each learning outcomes of the module. In each learning outcome there are
information sheet, job sheet, operation, operation sheet and activity sheet. Follow
these activities on your own and answer the self – check at the end of learning
activities.

Although the System International (SI) has already superseded the English Measure,
Board foot as the unit measure in computing wood volume is still in use particularly
for the small sizes for commercial purposes. However, cubic meter is also adopted in
measuring wood of large quantity or volume.

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TOPIC:
Compute / Calculate Board Feet and Linear feet
OBJECTIVES:
 Identify and analyze carefully the computation of board feet and linear feet
 Calculate/Compute for the board feet and linear feet
 Find out the difference of board feet and linear feet
 Estimate bill of materials

LEARNING CONTENT
The board foot or board-foot is a unit of measurement for the volume of lumber in the
United States and Canada and in the Philippines. It is the volume of a one-foot length of
a board one-foot-wide and one inch thick. Board foot can be abbreviated FBM (for "foot,
board measure"), BDFT, or BF.
A board foot is a piece of lumber one inch thick, twelve inches wide, and twelve inches
long.
Formula: BF = T” x W” x L’ / (12) or BF = T” x W” x L” / (144)
Where: T and W is in inches
L is in feet
For instance, a 2 x 6 also equals one board foot for each foot of length. Board
footage is calculated by multiplying the nominal thickness in inches (T) by the nominal
width in inches (W) by the actual length in feet (L) and dividing by 12. The formula is: T
x W x L = Board ft. 3.

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CALCULATING BOARD FEET

Definition One board foot (bf) is a board that is 1-foot square and 1 inch
Thick. The dimension is 1” x 12” x 1”

Formula bf = length x width x thickness divided by 12 (Length is

Measured in feet, width and thickness are measured in
Inches)

Example 1; The number of bf in a board that is 12 feet long, 6 inches wide

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 And 1 inch thick is determine as follows;

12” x 6” x 1” 72
----------------------------- = -------- = 6 bf
12 12

Example 2; The number of bf in a board that is 14 feet long 4 inches’ wide

and 2 inches thick is determined as follows;

14’ x 4” x 2” 112
-------------------------- = ------ = 9.33 bf
12 12

Example 3, Find the total board foot of 5 pcs. 2” x 6” x 14

2” x 6” x 14’
= 5 pcs x ------------------------------
12

= 70 board feet

Note To determine the bf in a stack of boards when all the boards are of
equal size determines the bf in one board and multiply that by the
number of boards

ON MEASURING WOOD:
1. The thickness and width of lumber is in inches and the length is in feet of even
numbers. In short, odd is unknown in the language of length of lumber. For
example, a structural member that you need for a span of 4.00 meters is 13 feet,
and if odd length is not included, in the dictionary of lumber it will be 14 feet.
2. Lumber of nominal sizes from 2” x 2” and lower are no longer computed in board
foot, Instead, by linear foot, meaning the wood stick length will just be multiplied
by the unit price not the board feet.
3. The price of lumber is variable depending upon:
a) Length - the longer the wood the higher the unit price.
b) Width - the wider the width the higher is the unit price.
c) Kind of wood.
4. In the province of lumbering purchasing of lumber in flitches’ sizes, the
Thickness and the width are measured at their narrowest portion and the
Length is in feet of even length.

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CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING 1
COMPUTATION OF BOARD FEET

1. Find the total board foot of 6 pcs 2” x 2” x 12 =

12

2. Find the total board foot of 10 pcs 2” x 3” x 8 =

12
3. Find the total board foot of 8 pcs 1” x 12” x 14 =
12
4. Find the total board foot of 4 pcs 2” x 6” x 12 =
12
5. Find the total board foot of 2 pcs 4” x 4” x !2 =
12

INFORMATION SHEET NO 2

To measure linear feet, measure the length in inches, then divide by 12 to determine
linear feet. No complicated calculations required, as when you are measuring square
footage.

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Is linear feet the same as feet?
Linear feet (often called Lineal feet) are the same as regular feet. No conversion
is necessary. If something is 6 linear feet tall, it is 6 feet tall. It should be noted, that the
correct term is Linear, since Lineal refers to a line of ancestry, not to length

How long is a linear ft?

What is a linear foot? A linear foot is a 12-inch measurement of length, where the
item's width and height don't matter. For example, a piece of flooring that measures 5 feet
long, 6 inches wide and 0.25 inches tall is 5 linear feet

How many linear feet are in a square foot?

Understanding how to convert square feet to linear feet helps to ensure you
purchase the right amount of flooring for your space. You determine how many linear feet
of flooring you need by multiplying your square footage by 12 and then dividing it by the
width of your floor boards

How many linear feet are in a 10x10 room?

You divide 80 by 8 for the result of 10, which is the measurement of the room's
width in linear feet. To calculate the perimeter, you add two length measurements and
two widths. For an 8 by 10 foot room, the perimeter is (8 x 2) + (10 x 2) or 36 linear feet.

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SOLUTION:
L = 2(14) + 2(18) – 2(3)
= 28 + 36 - 6 = 58 linear feet
Example Room of 12ft by 16 ft with two doors allowing for 2 feet per door

SOLUTION: L = 2(12) + 2 (16) - 2(2)

= 24 + 32 - 4 = 52 linear feet
INFORMATION SHEET NO, 3

MATERIAL ESTIMATE

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ESTIMATING is the process of finding an estimate, or approximation, because plans for
the distribution of labor and for purchases of raw materials must be made, despite the
inability to know every possible problem.

BILL OF MATERIALS

A bill of materials is a list of all things needed in a project together with their description,
sizes and amount or price. All information needed should be in the bill of materials
Parts of a Bill of Materials
1. Quantity tells the amount of materials to be purchased
2. Unit gives the measure of materials to be purchased
3. Description states the detailed name of materials
4. Unit cost gives the price of each materials
5. Amount is the cost of all materials

Example:
Suggested Project: Batter Board Layout
Quantity Unit Materials and description Unit Total
price
12 pieces 2 x 2 x 12 rough lumber 60/bd ft 2,880
6 kilos Common wire nail # 4 80/kilo 480
4 kilos Common wire nail # 2 80/kilo 320
1 Roll Transparent hose 200 200
1 Roll Nylon string # 10 100 100
4 pieces 2 x 3 x 12 rough lumber 60bdft 1,440
Total 5,420

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CHECK YOU UNDERSTANDING 2:

Directions: Complete the following bill of materials with the missing information based
on the given project. Write your answer on a piece of paper.

Given Project: Batter Board Layout

Unit
Quantity Unit Total
price

12 2 x 2 x 12 rough lumber 60bd/ft 2,880

6 kilos 80 480
kilos Common nail # 2” 80 320
1 Roll Transparent hose 200 200
1 Roll 100 100
4 pieces 2 x 3 x 12 rough lumber 60/bd/ft 1,440
total 5,240

POST TEST
Direction: Multiple Choice: Read and understand the sentences carefully and choose
the letter of the best answer.
1. The matter from which a thing is or can be made.
A. Estimate C. Bill of material
B. Material D. Bill
2. An approximate calculation or judgement of the value, numbers quantity or extent of
something.
A. Material C. Bill
B. Estimate D. Bill of material
3. One board foot is a piece of lumber of how many inches?
A. 24” C. 36”
B. 12” D. 14”
4 One hundred forty-four inches 144” is equivalent to how many feet?
A. 9 feet C. 12 feet
B. 10 feet D. 14 feet
5. The formula for finding a board foot is T x W x L, where L stands for?
A. Large C. Light
B. Linear D. Length

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6. A linear foot is measure of length of how many inches long?
A. 10” C. 8”
B. 11” D. 12”
7. What is the total board ft of 5 pcs 2” x 2” x 6
A. 20 bd. C. 19 bd.
B. 18 bd. D. 21 bd.
8. Find the total board foot of 6 pcs 2” x 3” x 12
A 36 bd. C 48 bd.
B 24 bd. D 34 bd.
9. Find the total board foot of 12 pcs 1” x 2” x 8
A. 15 bd. C. 14 bd.
B. 16 bd. D. 18 BD.
10. The price of wood depends upon the _?
A. kind of wood C. width of wood
B. length of wood D. all of the above

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KEY TO CORRECTION:
PRE – TEST/ POST TEST CHECK YOUR UNDERSSTANDING 1
1. B COMPUTATION OF BOARD FEET,
2. B 1. 24 bd
3. C 2. 40 bd.
4. C 3. 112
5. B 4. 48 bd.
6. D 5. 32 bd
7. B CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING 2
8. C Bill of Materials
9. D 1. Material and description
10. D 2. Pieces
3. Common wire nail
4. 4
5. Nylon string

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References:

FAJARDO, MAX JR. B. Simplified Methods in Building Construction

https://www.bramptonguardian.com/shopping-story/6829220-the-importance-of-using-
the-right-tool-for-the-job/

https://pt.slideshare.net/pilita_reyes77/classification-of-hand-tools-part-1

https://www.hardwoodstore.com/how-calculate-board-footage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEbexh-KdrI

https://slideplayer.com/slide/5714128/

https://www.woodworkerssource.com/blog/woodworking-101/lumber-help-faq/whats-the-difference-
between-linear-foot-square-foot-and-board-foot/

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 Acknowledgement
This Learning Module was developed for Technology and Livelihood Education-
Industrial Arts Carpentry, Grade 9 of the K to 12 Curriculum with the assistance of the
following persons:

MODULE WRITER: REVIEWERS/ VALIDATORS:

DANILO A IBARDALOZA JOSELITO RONQUILLO

Teacher 1 Head Teacher III
A.J. Villegas Vocational High School Ramon Avanceña High School
Division of City Schools - Manila Division of City Schools – Manila

JESUSA Y ALCARAZ
Head Teacher VI
A. J. Villegas Vocational High School
Division of City Schools – Manila

Dr. Ariel D Tosio

Education Program Supervisor
Division of City Schools - Manila

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