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Particle board cut list calculator
Particle board and similar composite cores often back budget casework. Use the sheet optimizer like a particle board cut list calculator: establish real sheet sizes, then pack interior parts for closets, RTA casework, or economical cabinets.
How Cutlistor nests particle board
Use the free sheet cut list optimizer to enter particle board stock sizes, parts, kerf, and optional grain or edge-banding notes. You will see nested layouts and can export a PDF for the shop.
When particle board makes sense
Keep particle core parts away from wet zones unless specified. For dry storage and melamine-faced panels, nesting still drives purchase accuracy.
Step-by-step particle board sheet workflow
Start with the particle board sheet SKU you actually purchase — 2440×1220 mm raw chipboard or melamine-faced particle core. Add every finished part as width × height × quantity. Set kerf to 3.2 mm typical table saw kerf so the optimizer subtracts realistic blade loss for particle board.
Run the layout and read sheet count plus yield before buying. If yield looks low on particle board, check grain locks, mixed thicknesses, or whether fewest sheets for budget interior runs fits your crew better.
Export the PDF when the diagram matches shop habits. If a dimension changes, edit the row and recalculate — the particle board nest refreshes immediately.
Layout methods for particle board
Cutlistor offers multiple sheet strategies because no single algorithm wins every particle board job. Rips and rows suits table-saw-first shops. Fewest sheets pushes yield when particle board cost dominates. Router / CNC layout helps dense packs when spoilboard spacing is set.
Particle core suits dry storage and RTA interiors — keep away from wet zones unless rated.
| Layout method | Best for particle board |
|---|---|
| Fewest sheets / least waste | Closet and RTA interior batches |
| Rips & rows | High-volume straight cuts |
| Neat grid | Flat-pack labeling workflows |
Worked example: closet shelf batch
Twelve 350×600 mm shelves and four 600×2200 mm uprights on 18 mm particle core: nest with kerf, compare against buying pre-cut shelf panels.
Import, export, and verification
Import CSV or XLSX from /samples/cutlist-import/ when your particle board cut list already lives in a spreadsheet. Group rows with material codes when you buy multiple particle board SKUs.
Export kerf-aware PDF cut plans for the floor. Paid plans add saved projects, stock inventory, AI plan scanning, and 3D CAD import (glTF, GLB, Collada).
Free anonymous use includes 3 calculations per day, up to 15 part rows per session, and CSV/XLSX imports of up to 5 rows.
Before you cut particle board: checklist
Melamine-faced particle board uses the same nesting workflow but different handling — tag material codes clearly.
Do not nest structural ply and particle core together.
FAQ
- Is this particle board calculator free?
- Yes. The sheet cut list optimizer runs in your browser with daily limits. Accounts unlock saved projects and higher caps.
- What sheet sizes work for particle board?
- Enter any rectangle you purchase — 2440×1220 mm raw chipboard or melamine-faced particle core. Match the delivery note, not a generic label.
- Does kerf matter on particle board?
- Yes. Set kerf to 3.2 mm typical table saw kerf. Underestimating kerf on dense particle board nests can shift sheet count.