Woodwork Project Price Calculator
Estimate every aspect of your woodworking project: materials, labor, overhead, and profit. Built to help you quote fast, price confidently, and stay profitable.
- Enter dimensions and core materials.
- Set labor rate and estimated hours.
- Add overhead, waste, and extras (finish, epoxy, hardware).
- Dial profit margin and export a clean quote.
Calculate entire woodworking projects
Boxes, doors, drawers, edge banding, hardware, finishing, installation, delivery.
Boxes, doors, drawers, edge banding, hardware, finishing, installation, delivery.
Tip: keep 1–2 solid species + a sheet good where relevant.
Material Price Adjustments
Project Details
Bill of Materials
| Item | Kind | Qty | Unit | Unit Cost | Cost | Notes |
|---|
Total Estimate: $4138.39
🪵 Material Cost: $165.85
⏱️ Labor: $2783.00
🏠 Overhead: $353.86
💰 Profit: $825.68
Export & Share
Only selected materials will be shown in the export. Print or export your detailed project estimate.
How to use
- Enter project dimensions and select materials (wood, epoxy, finish).
- Set your labor rate and estimated hours for build + sanding + finish.
- Add overhead (shop costs) and waste so quotes stay realistic.
- Set profit margin and review the full breakdown.
Pro tips
- • Separate “hands-on” labor from drying/curing time so scheduling stays honest.
- • Track consumables (sandpaper, tape, bits) as a small % if you don’t itemize.
- • Save presets for common builds (cutting boards, tables, cabinets) for speed.
FAQs
Why does my margin drop so much when I add shipping?
Shipping often includes packaging, dimensional weight, and platform fees on the shipping line. Treat it as its own line item and compare “product margin” vs “order margin.”
What overhead number should I use?
Use your monthly shop costs (rent, utilities, subscriptions, insurance) divided by the number of billable projects or hours. If unsure, start conservative and refine monthly.
Should I price by markup or profit margin?
Margin is usually clearer for business planning (it’s what you keep). Markup is handy for quick quoting. Use whichever helps you stay consistent, then validate with net profit.