Calculate the total linear feet of material (like flooring or siding) needed to cover a specific area in square feet, based on the width of the boards.
The calculation is based on the following formula:
Linear Feet = (Total Sq Ft × 12 / Board Width in Inches) × (1 + Waste Factor / 100)
This formula determines how many "strips" of the specified width are needed to fill the total area, and then sums their lengths. The waste factor accounts for cuts, mistakes, and unusable material.