This standard provides ready reckoner tables for calculating the volume of standard cut sizes of timber. It is extensively used by estimators and quantity surveyors to quickly determine the cubic volume of wood per 100 running meters for various cross-sections, facilitating easier billing and BOQ preparation.
Tables for volumes of cut sizes of timber
Quick Reference Values
Volume basis length100 running metres
Volume unitCubic metres (m³)
Cross-section dimension unitsMillimetres (mm)
Key Formulas
Volume (per 100m) = (Width in mm × Thickness in mm × 100) / 1,000,000
Practical Notes
Ensure dimensions measured on-site match the nominal cut sizes specified in the tables to avoid estimation errors.
Volumes are given per 100 running meters; remember to divide by 100 when calculating the volume for a specific single length of timber.