Basal Area Calculator

Find a tree's basal area from its diameter (DBH).

Basal area 0.7854

Formula: basal area = 0.005454 × DBH²

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Diameter at breast height = 12
3.
4. Basal area = 0.7854
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Basal area is the cross-sectional area of a tree trunk at breast height — key for forestry stocking.

The math behind it

basal area (ft²) = 0.005454 × DBH² (DBH in inches).

Worked example

12 in DBH → 0.785 ft².

FAQ

Per acre?

Sum the basal areas of all trees in an acre for stand density.