Shop project generator

Plywood Workbench Cut List Calculator

Set the finished bench footprint and height to see how a simple laminated-top shop bench consumes plywood. The result is a planning model you can adapt before choosing joinery and bracing.

Live project generator

Workbench calculator

Project dimensions

Change an input and the parts list rebuilds immediately.

Bench width (in)Finished long dimension of the top.Bench depth (in)Finished front-to-back dimension.Bench height (in)Finished height before feet or casters.Plywood thickness (in)Measured sheet thickness.Laminated leg strip (in)Width of each leg lamination.Rail width (in)Width of the long and end rails.

Purchased sheet

Use the real stock and measured blade loss.

Sheet width (in)Sheet length (in)Blade kerf (in)Edge trim (in)Price per sheet ($)

Current result

Cut list and sheet layout

3Sheets

19/19Parts placed

50.3%Part yield

$222Stock cost

0.75 in plywood3 sheets

PartSizeQty

Bench top layerTwo laminated full-size layers.30 × 60 in2

Leg laminationTwo laminations per leg.4 × 32.5 in8

Long railTop and lower rails on both long sides.4 × 52 in4

End railTop and lower rails on both ends.4 × 22 in4

Lower shelfInset from the frame for clearance.21.75 × 51.75 in1

Sheet 148 × 96 in

Bench top layerLong railLong railLong railLong rail

Sheet 248 × 96 in

Bench top layerLeg laminationLeg laminationLeg laminationEnd railEnd railEnd railEnd rail

Sheet 348 × 96 in

Lower shelfLeg laminationLeg laminationLeg laminationLeg laminationLeg lamination

Planning estimate: The model includes two full top layers, eight leg laminations, four long rails, four end rails, and one inset shelf. It does not certify racking resistance, load capacity, vise support, caster loads, joinery, or safe machine operations.

Visible arithmetic

leg length = finished height − (2 × top thickness)

The model includes two full top layers, eight leg laminations, four long rails, four end rails, and one inset shelf. It does not certify racking resistance, load capacity, vise support, caster loads, joinery, or safe machine operations.

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

Design diagonal, back-panel, or rigid frame bracing against racking.
Reinforce the top locally for vises, machines, and dog holes.
Confirm the assembled bench load path and floor contact.
Verify that every long rip can be handled safely with the available tools.