Cut List Optimizer & Cutting Calculators
Optimize your cuts, minimize waste
Length Cutting Calculator – Free Linear Cut List Optimizer for Boards, Pipes, and Bars
Enter your stock lengths and required pieces. Get an optimized cutting pattern that minimizes waste. This linear cut list optimizer solves the cutting stock problem for boards, pipes, rebar, and other linear materials.
Sheet Cutting Optimizer – Plywood and Panel Cut List Calculator
Arrange rectangular pieces on sheet materials. Get the best layout to minimize leftover material. This plywood cutting calculator and sheet cutting optimizer handles cut sheet optimization for cabinetry, closets, and panel projects.
Who It's For
A few ways people use this tool
DIY Homeowners
Our deck and fence lumber cut list calculator helps you plan deck, fence, and shelving projects. Enter your cut list and stock lengths to see one way to arrange your cuts before you buy materials. Perfect for homeowners tackling DIY projects who want to minimize waste and save money.
Contractors & Carpenters
Our plywood cutting optimizer for carpenters and contractors helps estimate materials for jobs. The calculator shows how pieces can be arranged across your stock lengths, making it easier to quote projects accurately and reduce material costs on professional construction and cabinetry work.
Hobbyist Woodworkers
Our cut list calculator for hobbyist woodworkers helps you work with limited or expensive stock. See how your cut list maps to your boards before making the first cut. This cutting optimization software is perfect for woodworking forums and shop projects where every inch of material matters.
How the Calculators Work
Our cut list optimizer calculators solve the "cutting stock problem" — figuring out how to cut smaller pieces from larger stock with minimal waste. This fundamental optimization challenge appears in woodworking, construction, and manufacturing, and our cutting optimization software provides efficient solutions.
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📏 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.