What this calculator does
It holds a stock sheet, a cut list, and saw kerf so you can check the numbers before nesting. The planner then packs the parts onto as few sheets as it can.
Calculator
Sheet cutting calculator
Set a 2440 × 1220 mm sheet, add your parts, then send the job to CutPilot for a cutting layout.
Parts
Kerf and leftover rectangles
A 3 mm blade takes a strip from every cut. Area maths ignores that, and it also ignores leftover pieces that are too small to use. The planner accounts for both.
Metric stock
2440 × 1220 mm is the usual UK full sheet. If you buy 3050 × 1220, switch the sheet size here or use the 3050 calculator.
Worked example
Two 600 × 800 sides, four 560 × 400 shelves and two 450 × 720 doors on a 2440 × 1220 sheet with 3 mm kerf. Open the job in CutPilot to see how many sheets the nest actually needs.
Questions
Is this the same as dividing part area by sheet area?
No. This page only prepares the cut list. Sheet count comes from nesting, which includes kerf, part orientation and leftover space.
Can I change the sheet size?
Yes. Edit width, height and quantity, then open the job in CutPilot.