Free Multi-Material Cut Calculator

Whether you are working with timber lengths, plywood panels, or continuous vinyl rolls, CutWize provides the ultimate cutting calculators to minimize your waste and maximize material yield.

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Try the Linear Cut Calculator

Below is our calculator for 1D linear materials like timber boards and metal pipes. Enter your stock length and required cuts to generate a layout.

Linear Cutting Calculator

Optimize 1D materials like timber, pipe, and extrusions.

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Cutting Calculators for Every Material

Different projects require different algorithms. That's why CutWize operates as a unified hub offering specialized tools for your precise material type:

  • Linear/Length Calculator: The tool above. Ideal for 2x4s, extrusions, and pipes where you are only concerned with cutting along a single dimension.
  • Sheet Cutting Calculator: Designed for 2D bin packing. Perfect for arranging rectangles onto plywood, MDF, or sheet metal while accounting for blade kerf.
  • Roll Cutting Calculator: Built for continuous, unspooled materials like fabric, banner media, and vehicle wrap vinyl.

By using the right cut list calculator for the job, you ensure maximum efficiency and minimal scrap.

How to Get the Most from a Cut Calculator

To ensure your digital plan translates perfectly to the workshop, follow these best practices:

  1. Verify Your Stock: Don't rely on nominal sizes. Always measure the actual length and width of your raw materials.
  2. Set Your Kerf: If you use a table saw, your blade removes material (often 1/8"). Failing to enter this into the calculator will lead to undersized final parts.
  3. Prioritize Usage: If you have offcuts from a previous project, enter those as your available stock first to clear out inventory before cutting into a fresh board.

For deep dives into project planning, read our woodworking cut list planning guide.

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