Material Takeoff
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Tools & working records

Use your own inputs. Inspect assumptions. Export the result.

Working toolLinear lumber cut planner

Assign finished parts to stock with explicit kerf and end trim.

Working toolLumber quantity worksheet

Compute linear footage, face area and actual physical volume.

96 inch stock with two 40 inch parts: 0.5 inch total trim, 0.25 inch kerf and 15.25 inch remainder.
A worked length balance. Lengths are scaled; narrow cutting losses are called out separately so they remain legible. Open full-size diagram · Download SVG
Linear length, face area and solid volume use different dimensions; 12 boards at 1.5 by 5.5 by 96 inches equal 96 linear feet, 44 square feet and 66 actual-volume board feet.
Use actual dimensions for this physical worksheet. Supplier billable tally can differ. Open full-size diagram · Download SVG

Understand the method

01 / Estimating practiceStart a material takeoff — diagram previewStart a material takeoff

Separate the things you must build from the stock you must buy.

02 / Estimating practiceWrite a parts list that can be checked — diagram previewWrite a parts list that can be checked

Use unique labels and measured dimensions to make every piece traceable.

03 / Estimating practiceAccount for kerf and end trim — diagram previewAccount for kerf and end trim

Small losses change whether a cutting pattern physically fits.