Set competitive prices and secure a healthy profit margin.
Adds a percentage to your base cost to determine a final selling price.
Example: For a custom table with a base cost of $150 and a 40% markup, the calculation is: $150 + (0.40 × $150) = $210.
Terms Explained: Markup is the extra percentage added to cover expenses and profit.
Calculates the final price after applying a discount to the original price.
Example: A chair priced at $120 with a 25% discount calculates to: $120 - (0.25 × $120) = $90.
Terms Explained: A discount reduces the original price to boost appeal during sales.
Determines the number of units needed to cover fixed and variable costs.
Example: With fixed costs of $1000, a variable cost of $20 per unit, and a unit selling for $50, the break-even point is: 1000 / (50 - 20) ≈ 33.33 units (sell 34 units to break even).
Terms Explained: The break-even point is when total revenue equals total costs.
Divides a large order into smaller, manageable quantities.
Example: An order for 200 chairs, produced in batches of 50, results in 4 batches.
Divides total material cost by the number of units produced.
Example: Spending $500 on materials to produce 10 cabinets gives a unit price of: $500 / 10 = $50 per cabinet.
Manage lumber quantities and minimize waste.
Converts wood dimensions into board feet (1 board foot = 144 cubic inches) to help plan purchases and costs.
Example: A board 2" thick, 6" wide, and 12' long converts to: 2 x 6 x 144 / 144 = 12 board feet.
Estimates the wood wasted during cutting and processing.
Example: Cutting a 10-foot board into 2-foot pieces with a 1/8-inch saw kerf calculates total waste and full-piece yield.
Terms Explained: Kerf is the width of the saw blade’s cut.
Achieve precision cuts with tools for accurate blade settings.
Determines the exact angle for a perfect joint.
Example: For a picture frame, a 45° cut on each corner is required.
Calculates the two angles needed for compound miter cuts in intricate joinery.
Example: For a custom cabinet, it may require a 30° cut combined with a 15° cut.
Terms Explained: A compound miter cut involves two angles simultaneously.
Computes the required angle for bevel cuts along a board’s edge.
Example: A chamfered edge on a table might require a 30° bevel.
Determines the wood lost due to the saw blade’s kerf.
Example: With a 1/8-inch kerf over 10 cuts, the total loss is: 10 × 1/8 inch = 1.25 inches.
Terms Explained: Kerf is the width of the saw cut.
Ensures your saw fence is properly aligned for consistent, repeatable cuts.
Example: If your fence is off by 1/4 inch, this tool guides you to adjust it accurately.
Maximize yield and reduce waste by optimizing your cuts.
Calculates the maximum pieces obtainable when cutting along the wood grain.
Example: From a 96-inch board with 12-inch pieces (plus kerf), determine the maximum yield.
Terms Explained: A rip cut runs parallel to the wood grain.
Determines material lost when cutting perpendicular to the wood grain.
Example: When cutting across the grain, calculate the total loss due to the saw kerf.
Terms Explained: A crosscut is made perpendicular to the grain.
Aggregate various cost factors to determine your project’s return on investment and overall profitability.
Calculates Return on Investment by comparing total costs against revenue.
Example: For a project costing $2000 and generating $3000, ROI is: ($3000 - $2000) / $2000 = 0.5 (or 50%).
Terms Explained: ROI measures the efficiency of an investment.
Whether you're setting competitive prices, reducing waste, or perfecting your cuts, our suite of calculators offers the insights you need to optimize every aspect of your woodworking projects. Click on any title to jump directly to that tool.