MOACUTPlan a 4×8 Plywood Cut List on 1220×2440 mm Stock
Start with a cut list and confirm your actual plywood dimensions and grain rule. This example uses 1220×2440 mm metric stock commonly sold as a nominal 4×8 sheet.
Last updated: 2026-11-09Confirm actual dimensions of nominal 4×8 plywood
A literal 4×8 ft sheet is 1219.2×2438.4 mm. That is different from the 1220×2440 mm stock used here. Enter the supplier’s actual dimensions rather than assuming every sheet labelled 4×8 is identical. Run different thicknesses, materials and finishes separately.
The example reserves a 10 mm edge margin. This is an input for reproduction, not a universal machining recommendation.
Build the drawer and cabinet cut list
| Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 150 | 8 |
| 420 | 150 | 8 |
| 470 | 400 | 4 |
| 560 | 720 | 2 |
The list contains 22 parts with a combined area of 2,662,400 mm². Keep labels such as side or bottom on your production worksheet. These dimensions demonstrate layout planning; they are not a complete cabinet design or joinery specification.
For CSV import, use width, height, quantity order and check the imported values. Keep every dimension in millimetres.
Set grain and kerf before nesting
Use 1220×2440 mm stock, 3 mm inter-part spacing and a 10 mm edge margin. Disable rotation when the grain must follow the entered orientation, and align every part’s width and height with the same stock axes.
| Settings | Sheets | Parts per sheet | Utilization / scrap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1220 × 2440 mm · spacing 3 mm · rotation off | 2 | 16 + 6 | 44.7% / 55.3% |
| 1220 × 2440 mm · spacing 3 mm · rotation on | 2 | 21 + 1 | 44.7% / 55.3% |
Rotation off places 16+6 parts; rotation on places 21+1. Both runs need two sheets at 44.7% overall utilization. More parts on the first sheet do not necessarily reduce the purchase count. These are heuristic results, not proofs of a minimum.
Compare smaller stock and reusable remnants
For comparison, use 910×1820 mm stock with the same 3 mm spacing, 10 mm margin and rotation disabled.
| Settings | Sheets | Parts per sheet | Utilization / scrap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 910 × 1820 mm · spacing 3 mm · rotation off | 3 | 4 + 5 + 13 | 53.6% / 46.4% |
The smaller stock needs three sheets. Compare total purchased area, actual unit prices and handling constraints alongside sheet count. Measure usable remnants after cutting instead of treating every empty region in the drawing as reusable stock.
A usable rectangular remnant can become the stock size for a later calculation. Do not include notches, damaged edges or missing areas in the usable rectangle.
Review before turning the layout into a cutting job
- Reconcile total quantity with each sheet’s part count.
- Mark grain, face direction and dimension conventions on the worksheet.
- Verify actual saw or router clearance and holding conditions.
- Prepare the cut sequence and toolpaths in CAM or the shop’s established workflow.
MOACUT helps plan stock and rectangular layouts. A DXF or PDF drawing is not a CAM toolpath or machining approval. Use the calculator below to check the sheet plan before moving to production preparation.