Drawer Construction Calculator

Calculate drawer box dimensions, slide sizing, cut list, and material needs from your cabinet opening measurements and joint type.

Cabinet opening width (in)

Cabinet opening height (in)

Cabinet depth (in)

Joint

Slide

Side material thickness (in)

Number of drawers

Tab to move between fields

Drawer box width (in)

Recommended slide length (in)

Drawer box height (in)5.5

Drawer depth (in)21

Side piece cut length (in)21

Front/back cut length (in)16

Bottom panel width (in)16.5

Bottom panel depth (in)20.5

Total box board feet1.41

Total bottom plywood (sq ft)2.35

Interior volume (cu in)1,600

Slide weight capacity (lbs)100

Joint Overlap0.5

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the Cabinet Opening Width, Opening Height, and Cabinet Depth in inches.
Select Joint Type (butt, rabbet, dovetail, or box) and Slide Type (side-mount, under-mount, or wood).
Enter the Side Material Thickness and Number of Drawers for scaled material totals.
Review Drawer Box Width and Height, Slide Length, and all cut dimensions for parts.
Check Total Box Board Feet, Total Bottom Plywood, and Slide Weight Capacity for purchasing and design validation.

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