Free Melamine Cut Optimizer

Cut melamine board for cabinets and shelving with the least waste. Board Beaver handles kerf and grain and gives you a clean cut list.

No signup. Kerf 3 mm · stock 2440×1220 mm preset — change anything you like.

Example melamine cut optimizer

Sheet 126% waste
Back700×900Side ↻400×900Side ↻400×900Shelf700×400Shelf ↻400×700Shelf ↻400×700
Sheet 291% waste
Shelf700×400

Real layout from the sample job below — 2 sheet(s), 59% waste. Your own job is solved the same way.

PartSize (mm)Qty
Shelf700 × 4004
Side900 × 4002
Back700 × 9001

Melamine Cut Optimizer FAQ

Does melamine have a grain direction?

Decorative melamine often has a directional woodgrain print. Lock rotation for parts that must run the same way so the pattern lines up.

How do I avoid chipping melamine?

That is a blade/technique question, not a layout one — but a scoring blade and the right kerf help. Set your real kerf here so the layout is accurate.

What size melamine sheets are there?

2440×1220 mm is standard; longer 2750 and 3050 mm sheets exist for tall cabinet sides. Add whatever you buy.