Built-In Bookshelf Calculator

Material list from dimensions and shelf spacing.

Total width (in)

Total height (in)

Depth (in)

Shelf spacing (in)

Number of sections

Material thickness (in)

Plywood sheet cost ($)

Face frame cost/LF ($)

Tab to move between fields

Total shelves

Sheets of plywood (3/4")3

Back panel sheets (1/4")2

Face frame (LF)70

Section width (in)23

Material cost$419.00

How to Use This Calculator

How the result changes with Total height (in)

Total width (in): Overall bookshelf width in inches.
Total height (in): Overall bookshelf height in inches (84 = 7 ft).
Depth (in): Shelf depth in inches (12 in is standard for books).
Shelf spacing (in): Vertical distance between shelves.
Number of sections: Number of vertical sections (bays) divided by uprights.
Material thickness (in): Thickness of plywood or boards (3/4 in is standard).
Plywood sheet cost ($): Cost per 4x8 ft sheet of plywood.
Face frame cost/LF ($): Cost per linear foot of face frame hardwood.

Total shelves: Number of shelves across all sections.
Sheets of plywood (3/4"): 4x8 sheets needed for shelves, sides, top, and bottom.
Back panel sheets (1/4"): 4x8 sheets of thin plywood for the back.
Face frame (LF): Linear feet of hardwood for face frame stiles and rails.
Section width (in): Internal width of each bookshelf section.
Material cost: Estimated total material cost.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Total width (in) = 72, Total height (in) = 84, Depth (in) = 12, Shelf spacing (in) = 12 = 8 input(s) provided
Calculate Total shelves
Total shelves
15 = 15
Calculate Sheets of plywood (3/4
Sheets of plywood (3/4 = ceil(totalPanelArea / sheetAreaSqIn)
3 = 3
Calculate Back panel sheets (1/4
Back panel sheets (1/4 = ceil(backArea / sheetAreaSqIn)
2 = 2