Cutting Calculators
Optimize your cuts, minimize waste
Length Cutting Calculator
Enter your stock lengths and required pieces. Get an optimized cutting pattern that minimizes waste.
Sheet Cutting Calculator
Arrange rectangular pieces on sheet materials. Get the best layout to minimize leftover material.
Who It's For
A few ways people use this tool
DIY Homeowners
Planning a deck, fence, or shelving project? Enter your cut list and stock lengths to see one way to arrange your cuts before you buy materials.
Contractors & Carpenters
Use this to help estimate materials for a job. The calculator shows how pieces can be arranged across your stock lengths.
Hobbyist Woodworkers
Working with limited or expensive stock? See how your cut list maps to your boards before making the first cut.
How the Calculators Work
Our calculators solve the "cutting stock problem" — figuring out how to cut smaller pieces from larger stock with minimal waste.
📏 Length Cutting (1D)
For linear materials like boards, pipes, and bars. You specify stock lengths and the pieces you need — we find the best arrangement.
📐 Sheet Cutting (2D)
For sheet materials where width and length both matter. Arrange rectangular pieces on larger sheets efficiently.