Wood Technology & Processes

Self-Check Math Activities

Scroll down and click an activity to learn and practice basic math skills. Woodworkers use these math skills to plan and complete their projects. Keep in mind that you can use a calculator, especially a construction calculator, to do the math required for woodworking. However, you will not always have a calculator available. You need to know how to do the math manually.

Reading a Ruler

Fractions

Adding Fractions

Subtracting Fractions

Angles

Rectangles

Perimeter of a Rectangle

Area of a Square and a Rectangle

Pythagorean Theorem: Finding the Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle

Figuring Board Feet

Figuring Lineal Feet

Converting Board Feet to Lineal Feet

Determining Lumber Costs by Board Feet

Determining Lumber Costs by Lineal Feet

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