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Sheet Yield Calculator
Estimate how much of a sheet you’re actually using. Great for quoting, planning, and deciding when a layout is “good enough” versus a waste festival.
What this calculates
Core formula
Yield = (Used Area / Total Sheet Area) × 100%
Used Area should include kerf and practical allowances when you’re doing real-world cutting.
- • Great for quoting and waste planning.
- • Works for plywood, MDF, acrylic, aluminum sheet, etc.
- • Pair with the Visualizer when layout matters.
Sheet Yield Calculator
Estimate how many parts you can cut from a standard sheet and how much waste you’ll have.
How to use
- Enter sheet size (example: 48" × 96").
- Add parts and quantities (or your total used area).
- Include kerf/spacing if your workflow needs it.
- Use yield % to decide if you need a second sheet.
Pro tips
- • Group parts by grain direction (don’t rotate “pretty face” parts unless allowed).
- • Reserve an edge trim margin for damaged or out-of-square sheets.
- • Nest small parts in voids around big parts, but keep clamp/hold-down clearance in mind.
FAQs
Can I rotate parts?
Yes, but only if grain direction, strength, and finish appearance allow it. For plywood cabinet parts, grain often matters.
How do I set kerf?
Use your measured blade kerf (table saw often ~1/8" for full-kerf, ~3/32" thin-kerf). For CNC, use bit diameter and add a small buffer if you do finish passes.