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Free online tools for cutting optimization, material estimation, and waste reduction.

Free online cutting calculators for board cutting, panel nesting, linear (1D) cutting and cut list optimization. Estimate material usage, reduce offcut waste and plan plywood, MDF and timber cuts — plus a log yield calculator for sawmills. No signup required.

A kitchen base cabinet in elevation with its height split into plinth, carcass and worktop, next to the rectangles cut from a sheet
2D Calculator

Base Cabinet Cut List Calculator — Kitchen Carcass Sizes

Enter the worktop height you want and get the exact kitchen base cabinet cut list: carcass, plinth, door and rails, with the board thickness already taken out.

A carcass with its outer width and height, next to the rectangles to cut from a sheet
2D Calculator

Bookshelf Cut List Calculator — Sizes and Shelf Span

Enter the outer sizes of a bookshelf and get the exact cut list — plus the free span of every shelf, before it is cut.

A TV stand with its outer width and height, next to the rectangles to cut from a sheet
2D Calculator

TV Stand Cut List Calculator — Outer Sizes to Parts

Enter the three outer dimensions of a TV stand and get the exact cut list: every part with its size, quantity and grain direction.

A carcass with its outer width and height, next to the rectangles to cut from a sheet
2D Calculator

Wardrobe Cut List Calculator — Sizes and Hanging Height

Enter the outer sizes of a wardrobe and get the exact cut list — plus the hanging height left in each bay, before anything is cut.

Log cross-section showing boards sawn from a round log with waste at the edges
1D Calculator

Log Yield Calculator — Which Product Mix Pays Most per Log

Free log yield calculator. Rank sawing products by estimated value per log — not just waste. See pieces, m³ yield and indicative profit per log.

Illustration of optimized board cutting layout with minimal waste
2D Calculator

Board Cutting Calculator - Optimize Sheet & Panel Layouts

Free sheet cutting calculator and board cutting optimizer for plywood, MDF and sheet goods — minimize waste and generate precise panel cut lists.

Illustration of a cut list being optimized into efficient cutting diagrams
2D Calculator

Cut List Optimizer — Free, No Signup, Instant Cutting Plans

Free online cut list optimizer — no signup, nothing to install. Enter parts and stock, get cutting diagrams that minimize waste, export to PDF or CSV.

Illustration of optimized linear cutting patterns on stock bars
1D Calculator

Linear Cutting Calculator - Optimize 1D Bar & Pipe Cuts

Free linear cutting calculator for bars, pipes, profiles, and extrusions. Minimize material waste with optimized 1D cutting patterns for any stock length.

Illustration of panel nesting optimization on sheet material
2D Calculator

Panel Cutting Optimizer - Minimize Sheet Material Waste

Free panel cutting optimizer to arrange parts on sheet materials. Reduce waste on plywood, MDF, particleboard, and melamine with smart nesting algorithms.

Illustration of optimized part layout on a plywood sheet
2D Calculator

Plywood Cut Calculator - Optimize Plywood Sheet Layouts

Free plywood cut calculator to optimize layouts on standard plywood sheets. Plan cuts for 4x8, 5x5, and custom sheet sizes with minimal waste.

Illustration of optimized wood cutting plan for lumber and timber
1D Calculator

Wood Cutting Calculator - Optimize Lumber & Timber Cuts

Free wood cutting calculator for lumber optimization. Plan cuts for boards, timber, and dimensional lumber to reduce waste and save money on materials.