diff --git a/ports/bc/package.sh b/ports/bc/package.sh
index b245bf3d..4ff779b3 100644
--- a/ports/bc/package.sh
+++ b/ports/bc/package.sh
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ port_configure()
 
 port_build()
 {
-    make
+    make -j$(nproc)
 }
 
 port_install()