Cabinet Calculator & Material Planner
Carcass sheet allowance, shelves, doors, hinges and drawer slides.
Project estimate
Cabinet Planner
$1,424–$1,638
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Cabinets
- 6
- Sheet area before allowance
- 141 ft²
- Working time allowance
- 1.5 days
24 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Sheet goods
- $420
- Fronts
- $540
- Hardware
- $324
- Drawers
- $140
Shopping list
0 / 7 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Sheet goods
Carcass plywood (32 sq ft)
5 sheets
$350$70 per sheets
Back panels (32 sq ft)
2 sheets
$70$35 per sheets
Fronts
Doors (two per cabinet)
12 doors
$540$45 per doors
Hardware
Hinges
24 pieces
$144$6 per pieces
Drawer slide pairs
4 pairs
$100$25 per pairs
Pulls
16 pieces
$80$5 per pieces
Drawers
Drawer box kits
4 kits
$140$35 per kits
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- Area allowance does not optimize sheet cutting. Door/drawer face layout must be resolved before ordering fronts.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure, straightedge and level
- Marking and layout tools
- Suitable cutting and fastening tools
- Product-specific preparation and finishing tools
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the cabinet planner
Start with cabinet run length, cabinet module width, carcass height, carcass depth, total drawers. The result includes cabinets, sheet area before allowance. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Measure each room or surface and identify openings, edges, fixtures and transitions.
2. Adjust the estimate
Check package coverage, material orientation, pattern alignment and substrate requirements.
3. Prepare your order
Review full-piece cuts and matching accessories; order from consistent product batches where needed.
4. Plan the work
Prepare the surface and follow the product installation and finishing sequence, including drying or curing periods.
Frequently asked questions
What does the cabinet planner estimate?+
Carcass sheet allowance, shelves, doors, hinges and drawer slides. The shopping list includes carcass plywood (32 sq ft), back panels (32 sq ft), doors (two per cabinet), hinges, drawer slide pairs, drawer box kits, pulls.
Which assumptions should I check?+
Area allowance does not optimize sheet cutting. Door/drawer face layout must be resolved before ordering fronts.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.