Top and bottom
Unlike open shelving, a bookshelf includes a top and bottom in the horizontal count. Three intermediate shelves means five horizontals plus two uprights.
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Bookshelf cut list calculator
Two uprights plus a top, bottom and the shelves you ask for. Optional back for a closed case.
Cut list
Joinery varies. Treat this as a starting list and check sizes before you cut.
| Part | Qty | Width (mm) | Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upright | 2 | 300 | 1800 |
| Shelf / top / bottom | 5 | 764 | 300 |
Construction varies
This list is a starting carcass: sides between a top and bottom, shelves in the opening, optional back. Confirm rebates, toekick, doors and hardware before you cut.
Worked example
800 × 1800 × 300 mm, three intermediate shelves, no back. Uprights are 1800 × 300; each horizontal is 764 × 300.
Questions
How is this different from shelving?
Shelving is an open bay: uprights and shelves only. This page always adds a top and bottom.