Cabinet Material Calculator
Work out the board for your cabinets — from the count, the dimensions and the shelves — in board area, sheets and edge banding.
Cabinet board is sides, top, bottom, back and shelves — added up, then divided by the sheet. This calculator is that material list, in square metres, sheets and edging.
Enter the cabinet; the board follows.
Your results
Enter your measurements and press Calculate.
Quantities are rounded up to whole tiles, planks, boxes or bags, after the wastage allowance. Cost appears only when you enter a price.
Formula
All lengths are converted to a single unit before the calculation: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft² = 0.09290304 m², 1 yd² = 9 ft². Material quantities are rounded up — you cannot buy part of a tile, plank or bag.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the number of cabinets and their dimensions.
- Enter the shelves per cabinet and the sheet area.
- Read the total board area, the sheets needed and the edge banding.
Worked example
| Cabinet | 600 × 720 × 560 mm, 2 shelves |
|---|---|
| Sides | 2 × (0.72 × 0.56) = 0.8064 m² |
| Top and bottom | 2 × (0.6 × 0.56) = 0.672 m² |
| Back | 0.6 × 0.72 = 0.432 m² |
| Shelves | 2 × (0.6 × 0.56) = 0.672 m² |
| Per cabinet | 0.8064 + 0.672 + 0.432 + 0.672 = 2.5824 m² |
| 3 cabinets | 7.75 m² → ceil(7.75 ÷ 2.9768) = 3 sheets |
| Edge banding | 3 × (2 × 0.72 + 2 × 0.6 + 2 × 0.6) = 11.52 m |
Check it by hand: every step above uses the formula in the box. If your numbers match the example inputs but the calculator gives a different answer, please report it via the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
What is edge banding?
The strip that covers the cut edge of the board — the front edges of the sides, top, bottom and shelves. This calculator adds it up in metres.
What size is a standard board sheet?
2440 × 1220 mm (8 ft × 4 ft), which is 2.9768 m². Enter your sheet's area if it differs.
Does this include doors?
No — this is the carcass (sides, top, bottom, back, shelves). Doors are separate: measure them and price them with the material cost calculator.
Is this a substitute for building design?
No. This is a material calculation for planning. Structural requirements and building-code compliance vary by location — see the safety notice.
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Estimates only. Results are for planning. Measure twice, confirm box coverage and tile sizes on the packaging you buy, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. See the disclaimer.