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Drawer Box Cut List Calculator

Start with the measured cabinet opening and the exact clearance required by the selected slides. The result separates box stock from bottom-panel stock and creates a layout for each thickness.

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Drawer box calculator

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Project dimensions

Change an input and the parts list rebuilds immediately.

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Purchased sheet

Use the real stock and measured blade loss.

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Current result

Cut list and sheet layout

Assembly reference

Drawer box

Drawer front / back; illustrated placement onlyDrawer side; illustrated placement onlyDrawer front / back; illustrated placement onlyDrawer side; illustrated placement onlyApplied bottom; illustrated placement onlyDrawer front / back; illustrated placement onlyDrawer side; illustrated placement onlyApplied bottom; illustrated placement onlyApplied bottom; illustrated placement onlyDrawer side; illustrated placement onlyDrawer front / back; illustrated placement onlyDrawer side; illustrated placement onlyDrawer front / back; illustrated placement onlyDrawer front / back; illustrated placement onlyDrawer side; illustrated placement only17 in21 in3126.25 in
  1. 1Drawer side
  2. 2Drawer front / back
  3. 3Applied bottom
One assembly shown. Use the cut list for total quantities; joinery, hardware and drilling are not shown.
View the top envelope and dimensions
DRAWER / TOP VIEWProportional envelope; internal positions are illustrative.17 in21 inApplied bottom under the walls. Slides and joint details are not shown.
2Sheets
10/10Parts placed
17.4%Part yield
$148Stock cost
0.5 in box stock1 sheet
PartSizeQty
Drawer sideFull drawer-box depth. Rotation allowed.6 × 21 in4
Drawer front / backFits between the two sides. Rotation allowed.6 × 16 in4
Sheet 148 × 96 in
8 placed pieces. Number keys refer to the accompanying dimension schedule.SHEET 1 / 0.5 in box stock96 in48 inDrawer side: 21 × 6 in; rotated 90 degrees1Drawer side: 21 × 6 in; rotated 90 degrees2Drawer side: 21 × 6 in; rotated 90 degrees3Drawer side: 21 × 6 in; rotated 90 degrees4Drawer front / back: 16 × 6 in; rotated 90 degrees5Drawer front / back: 16 × 6 in; rotated 90 degrees6Drawer front / back: 16 × 6 in; rotated 90 degrees7Drawer front / back: 16 × 6 in; rotated 90 degrees8Numbers identify parts, not cutting order.

Part key Finished sizes · in

  1. 1Drawer side21 × 6 in
  2. 2Drawer side21 × 6 in
  3. 3Drawer side21 × 6 in
  4. 4Drawer side21 × 6 in
  5. 5Drawer front / back16 × 6 in
  6. 6Drawer front / back16 × 6 in
  7. 7Drawer front / back16 × 6 in
  8. 8Drawer front / back16 × 6 in
0.25 in bottom stock1 sheet
PartSizeQty
Applied bottomApplied under the box; change for grooves. Rotation allowed.17 × 21 in2
Sheet 148 × 96 in
2 placed pieces. Number keys refer to the accompanying dimension schedule.SHEET 1 / 0.25 in bottom stock96 in48 inApplied bottom: 21 × 17 in; rotated 90 degrees121 × 17Applied bottom: 21 × 17 in; rotated 90 degrees221 × 17Numbers identify parts, not cutting order.

Part key Finished sizes · in

  1. 1Applied bottom21 × 17 in
  2. 2Applied bottom21 × 17 in
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Planning estimate: This model uses butt-jointed fronts and backs between full-length sides with an applied bottom. Captured bottoms, dovetails, lock-rabbets, undermount notches, and drilling patterns change the required dimensions.

Visible arithmetic

box width = opening width − total slide clearance

This model uses butt-jointed fronts and backs between full-length sides with an applied bottom. Captured bottoms, dovetails, lock-rabbets, undermount notches, and drilling patterns change the required dimensions.

Use the generated rectangles as a transparent starting point. The layout does not replace a construction drawing, hardware specification, load calculation, or safe cutting procedure.

Before material purchase

Checks the calculator cannot make from dimensions alone

  1. Use the slide manufacturer's total side and rear clearances.
  2. Confirm whether the bottom is applied or captured in grooves.
  3. Cut one test box before batching the full quantity.
  4. Keep bottom-panel stock separate when its thickness differs.
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