Kirigami Cut Calculator
Cut pattern for pop-up card and kirigami designs.
Inputs
Results
Total paper layers
8
Total cuts when unfolded
24
Symmetry order8
Folded section length (cm)3.8
Folded section width (cm)7.5
Max safe cut length (cm)3.4
Pop-up height (cm)3
Cutting difficulty (1-10)3
Structural integrity (1-10)9
Paper Removed (%)7.2%
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the side length of your square paper in centimeters.
- Set the number of folds before cutting — 3 folds creates 8 layers for snowflake-style symmetry; 1 fold gives mirror symmetry.
- Enter the number of cuts you plan to make in the folded section — each cut will be mirrored across all layers.
- For pop-up cards, enter the slit length in centimeters (set to 0 for flat kirigami designs).
- Read the total layers, total cuts when unfolded, and symmetry order to plan your design.
- Use the cutting difficulty and structural integrity scores to gauge whether your cut plan is feasible.
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