Free 2×4 Cut List Optimizer
Cut legs, rails and slats from 2×4s with the fewest boards. Enter your board length and the lengths you need — Board Beaver minimizes waste along the length.
No signup. Kerf 1/8 in · stock 96×3 1/2 in preset — change anything you like.
Example 2×4 cut list optimizer
Real layout from the sample job below — 4 sheet(s), 7% waste. Your own job is solved the same way.
| Part | Size (in) | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Leg | 17 1/4 × 3 1/2 | 4 |
| Rail | 45 × 3 1/2 | 2 |
| Stretcher | 14 × 3 1/2 | 4 |
| Top slat | 48 × 3 1/2 | 3 |
2×4 Cut List Optimizer FAQ
How does a 2×4 cut list work here?
Set the board as your stock (its length × the 3½" face) and list each piece at the same 3½" height with the length you need. Board Beaver packs them along each board to minimize offcuts.
What board lengths can I use?
Enter whatever you buy — 8, 10, 12 or 16 ft (96, 120, 144, 192 in), or studs at 92⅝". Add several lengths and it will choose.
Why is rotation off?
A board length can’t be “rotated,” so rotation is disabled for linear stock — pieces only pack along the length.