Free Plywood Cut Optimizer
Get the most out of every 8×4 sheet. Enter your plywood size, the parts you need, and your blade kerf — Board Beaver lays them out with the least waste and a clear cutting diagram for the panel saw.
No signup. Kerf 3 mm · stock 2440×1220 mm preset — change anything you like.
Example plywood cut optimizer
Real layout from the sample job below — 1 sheet(s), 33% waste. Your own job is solved the same way.
| Part | Size (mm) | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf | 600 × 400 | 4 |
| Side | 800 × 300 | 2 |
| Divider | 300 × 300 | 6 |
Plywood Cut Optimizer FAQ
What sheet size should I use for plywood?
Most plywood comes as 2440×1220 mm (8×4 ft), though 3050×1525 mm and metric 2500×1250 exist. Enter whatever you actually buy — you can add more than one size and Board Beaver picks the best.
How do I handle plywood grain direction?
Turn off rotation for any part whose face grain must run a certain way; leave it on to let the optimizer rotate parts 90° for a tighter fit.
What kerf should I set for plywood?
A typical table-saw or track-saw blade removes about 3 mm (⅛"). Set your actual blade width so the layout accounts for the material every cut removes.