Blade Kerf Calculator

Calculate material loss from saw blade kerf.

Enter the blade kerf value for this calculation.
in
Number of items or instances.
Monetary value in dollars or specified currency.
$/BF

Results

Total Kerf Loss:
Sum of all calculated values.
-in
Board Feet Lost (6" wide):
Calculated board feet lost (6" wide) based on your inputs.
-BF
Cost of Waste:
Estimated cost in dollars.
-$
Reference: Industry Standards. Standard kerf: 1/8", thin kerf: 3/32".