Scale Yield Calculator

Optimal mix of 5⁄16″ & 7⁄16″ bookmatched pairs · 5″ × 2″ scales

Wood Speciesoptional

Length (in)→ 3 per row

Width (in)→ 8 per row

Thickness (in)→ 2 pairs/pass

Kerf (in)0.035" per cut

Price paid ($)optional

Optimal Combo

Shape yield27 positions per 18" × 16" slice

7⁄16" pairs (per pass)1 (2 slices, 7⁄8" used)

5⁄16" pairs (per pass)1 (2 slices, 5⁄8" used)

Depth used1 5⁄8" of 1 3⁄4"

Waste1⁄8"

Total Bookmatched Pairs

27 at 7⁄16″ + 27 at 5⁄16″

⚠ 1⁄8" wasted per thickness pass