Rip Cut Calculator

Plan rip widths and kerf to hit final dimensions exactly.

Rip Cut Calculator

Original Board Width (inches)

Desired Piece Width (inches)

Saw Blade Kerf (inches)

Enter values to compute rip cut outcome.

How to use

Enter your inputs in the fields above.
Review the live result and adjust values as needed.
Use the tips below to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Pro tips

• Measure twice—small input errors can snowball.
• Include kerf, waste, and setup time so you don’t underbid.

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