Dado Joint Sizing

Calculate dado width and depth for shelf joints.

How thick the material or layer is.
in
How thick the material or layer is.
in
Measurement of how deep something extends.
in

Results

Dado Width:
Calculated dado width based on your inputs.
-in
Dado Depth:
Calculated dado depth based on your inputs.
-in
Back Rabbet:
Calculated back rabbet based on your inputs.
-in
Dado Stack Setup:
Calculated dado stack setup based on your inputs.
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Reference: Industry Standards. Dado depth = 1/3 to 1/2 material thickness.