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WHY 144 where does this figure come from 2008-04-19
From Sean:
Why do you use the number 144 to divide

EG. length of timber 2 inches x 8 inches x 14 foot = 1.5 cubic feet

Calculation is 2x8x14 =224 divide by 144 = 1.5 WHY 144 where does this figure come from

Answered by Leeanne Boehm.
 
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