32" bookshelf cut list (5 shelves)
A 32" bookshelf cut list (5 shelves) built from 1 × 10 pine boards on 96 in stock needs 4 boards (buy 4), uses 85.9% of each board, and comes to about $62.28 including tax and reserve, as computed by KerfCount's best-fit-decreasing packer (method 2.0.0, reviewed 2026-09-12).
- Boards to buy
- 4
- Material utilization
- 85.9%
- Purchase estimate
- $62.28
- Offcut left over
- 50.88 in
Cut assignments
| Board | Parts | Cut lengths | Remaining offcut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Side panel, Shelf | 60 + 30 in | 5.25 in |
| 2 | Side panel, Shelf | 60 + 30 in | 5.25 in |
| 3 | Shelf, Shelf, Shelf | 30 + 30 + 30 in | 5.125 in |
| 4 | Back cleat, Back cleat | 30 + 30 in | 35.25 in |
Shopping list
| Item | Detail | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber | 96 in · 1 × 10 pine boards | 4 | $52.00 |
| Tax | 8.875% of lumber only | $4.62 | |
| Delivery | Entered delivery estimate | $0.00 | |
| Reserve | 10% budget allowance, not extra stock | $5.66 |
Assumptions
1 × 10 pine boards on 96 in stock at $13.00 per board, 0.125 in saw kerf, 0.25 in trim per end, 8.875% sales tax, no boards on hand. This is a worked example, not a purchase recommendation; verify your own stock, saw setup, and local prices before buying.