LF stands for linear feet, a one-dimensional measurement of length used to quantify building materials like lumber, trim, piping, or fencing. Unlike square feet which measures area, linear feet only measures a straight line regardless of the material's width or thickness. Estimators and contractors use this unit to calculate material costs and labor rates for continuous runs.
Heard on the job
We need to order 200 LF of baseboard for the first floor.
Insider tip
Always verify if a supplier prices by the board foot or the linear foot, as confusing the two will wreck a lumber budget.
Also heard as
- lin ft