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How many lineal feet of 1″x6″ nominal pine flooring to cover a floor area 10′ x 9′? To find the lineal foot coverage of a product first find the square footage of one lineal foot of the product. 1²′ is 12″ x 12″= 144²″ Nominal 1x6 is ¾″x 5 1/2″ ∴ (5.5″ x 12″) ÷ 144²″ =.458²′ per lineal foot Divide the area to be covered by the product square footage of one lineal foot. Floor area = 90²′ ∴ 90²′ ÷ .458²′ = 196.5 lineal feet Add 10% for wastage 196.5 x 1.1 = 216.15 Lineal feet of 1x6 |