Telomeres are short tandem repeats of nucleotides at the ends of chromosomes. Let's break this definition down a bit. Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA, which is the carrier of genetic information. A tandem arrangement is when things are placed one behind another.
Definition: A board foot is a unit of measure used in the logging and lumber industry. It is a volume measurement that refers to the volume of a board.
How to Calculate Board Footage. We sell most of our lumber by the board foot. A board foot is actually a measure of volume. By definition a board foot is one square foot one inch thick. To calculate board footage use the following formulas: The most common mistake made in calculating board footage is forgetting to multiply by the thickness. 4/4 multiply by 1, 5/4 multiply by 1.25, 6/4 multiply by 1.5 8/4 multiply by 2, 12/4 multiply by 3, 16/4 multiply by 4 Example 1: A 4/4 board 8 inches wide and 8 feet long has 5.33 bd.ft.