Plywood Cut Optimizer
Allocate supplied piece lengths against a stock length with kerf. This implementation is one-dimensional; it does not nest rectangles across a plywood sheet.
Allocate supplied piece lengths against a stock length with kerf. This implementation is one-dimensional; it does not nest rectangles across a plywood sheet.
Turning measured dimensions into a material plan
The function packs one-dimensional strip lengths using first-fit decreasing. It does not solve two-dimensional sheet nesting or guarantee the minimum number of boards. Material quantities begin with the actual surface, volume or part dimensions. A footprint and a sloped surface are different measurements. Pack sizes, offcuts and layout can increase the order above the geometric requirement.
Scope of this operation
The function operates on the supplied source and listed assumptions. Confirm the output format fits the receiving workflow before copying it into a production record. The example output for plywood cut optimizer is shown below so the supplied source can be checked against the actual format. It is not evidence that the operation has run against your own file or account.
How it works
First-fit decreasing of one-dimensional strip lengths with separating kerf. This is a stock-count estimate, not a guaranteed minimum or a 2D sheet layout.
Inputs
| Field | Example | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Stock length | 96 | Measure stock length in the displayed unit. Convert the source measurement before entry if it uses another system; a changed label does not perform a unit conversion. |
| Required piece lengths | 24,24,30,18 | Provide required piece lengths as the source record shown by the example. The tool uses the supplied text and does not retrieve missing facts from an external account. |
| Kerf per separating cut (same length unit) | 0.125 | Measure kerf per separating cut (same length unit) in the displayed unit. Convert the source measurement before entry if it uses another system; a changed label does not perform a unit conversion. |
Step-by-step guide
Prepare the source
Supply Stock length, Required piece lengths, Kerf per separating cut (same length unit). Keep the original material so the output can be compared with it.
Use Plywood Cut Optimizer
Check Stock length, Required piece lengths, then select Use Plywood Cut Optimizer.
Use the result
Compare the plywood cut optimizer result with the unchanged source before copying or downloading it.
When to use it
First-fit decreasing of one-dimensional strip lengths with separating kerf. This is a stock-count estimate, not a guaranteed minimum or a 2D sheet layout. The function operates on the supplied source and listed assumptions. Confirm the output format fits the receiving workflow before copying it into a production record.
Example and scope
Example inputs: Stock length: 96; Required piece lengths: 24,24,30,18; Kerf per separating cut (same length unit): 0.125.
The function operates on the supplied source and listed assumptions. Confirm the output format fits the receiving workflow before copying it into a production record.
Worked output
First-fit decreasing estimate (one-dimensional strips) Stock 1: 30 + 24 + 24 | unused 17.75 Stock 2: 18 | unused 78.00 Stock pieces: 2 Not a guaranteed optimum or a two-dimensional sheet layout.
Keep the displayed formula, input units and model scope with the result. Corrections or questions can be sent through the request section on this page.
Content updated: October 11, 2026