Bread Scoring Calculator
Get recommended scoring patterns for your bread. Enter loaf shape, size, and number of cuts to get cut length, depth, spacing, and pattern suggestions.
Inputs
Results
Recommended cut length
17.5 cm
Cut depth
10 mm
How to Use This Calculator
- Select the loaf shape: boule (1), batard (2), or baguette (3).
- Enter the loaf diameter or length in cm and the number of cuts planned.
- Set the blade angle (30° for an ear, 90° for a rustic split).
- The calculator shows recommended cut length, depth (mm), spacing between cuts, total score length, and a pattern suggestion.
- Score decisively at the indicated depth and angle immediately before loading into the oven.
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