Cabinet Box Calculator

Cut list and sheet goods estimate for face-frame or frameless cabinet carcasses.

Cabinet Box Calculator

Cut list and sheet goods for cabinet carcasses

Cabinet Dimensions

Construction

Cut List (per cabinet)

Sides (0.75")2 × 12.0" × 30.0"
Top/Bottom (0.75")2 × 28.5" × 12.0"
Back (0.25")1 × 28.5" × 28.5"
Shelves (0.75")1 × 28.4" × 11.3"

Sheet Goods (1 cabinet)

0.75" Plywood (4×8)
1sheets
0.25" Plywood (4×8)
1sheets

Face Frame

Stiles (1.5× width)
2pieces
Rails (1.5× width)
3pieces
Face Frame Lumber
1.1BF
Total Parts
11pieces

Formulas Used

Box Parts

Sides fit full height, top/bottom fit between sides

Standard construction: sides are full height, top and bottom pieces are cabinet width minus twice the material thickness.

Sheet Goods

Sheets = Total Part Area ÷ (Sheet Area × Yield)

Account for 80% cutting yield on 4×8 sheets of plywood.

Cabinet Building Guide

Standard Cabinet Sizes

| Type | Width Range | Height | Depth | |------|-----------|--------|-------| | Base | 9-36" | 34.5" | 24" | | Upper | 9-36" | 30-42" | 12" | | Pantry | 18-36" | 84-96" | 24" |

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