Yield & Weight Calculator
Calculator estimate note
This calculator provides a rough estimate based on web-based calculations. Actual yields can vary due to Niagara Specialty Metals’ CNC-based nesting software, which is tailored to our specific operation.
Sheet yield & weight calculator
How to use this calculator
- Enter the parent sheet length and width in inches. The calculator allows a maximum parent sheet size of 96" length × 48" width. Standard NSM sheet calculations are based on material up to 24" wide.
- Select a material grade and enter thickness to calculate weight.
- Choose either a DXF file upload or a geometric shape.
- Enter or confirm the part dimensions.
- Click Calculate yield & weight to view estimated yield, weight, scrap, and nesting preview.
Note: Weight estimates only appear after both a material grade and thickness are entered. This calculator uses long-axis cutting orientation only.
Parent sheet
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Parent sheet limit: Maximum calculator size is 96" length × 48" width. Widths over 24" are included for estimating purposes only and may not reflect normal NSM cutting capabilities or available inventory.
Non-standard width notice: Widths over 24" may not reflect normal NSM cutting capabilities or available inventory. Please contact Niagara Specialty Metals to confirm oversized sheet or plate requirements.
Material
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Drop your DXF file here
or click to browse — AutoCAD 2000+ supported
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DXF upload limitations
DXF uploads are intended for estimating only. This calculator reads basic geometry and may not interpret all units, layers, blocks, polylines, splines, inserts, or complex file structures exactly as intended. The longest detected DXF dimension is automatically treated as the part length. Please confirm the detected part length and width before calculating yield and weight.
Laser cutting: 0.010" kerf + 0.050" gap between parts = 0.060" effective spacing
Shape type
Circle
Washer
Square
Rectangle
Strip
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Water jet/laser circles: 0.050" kerf + 0.050" web = 0.100" spacing. The calculator automatically compares hexagonal packing with rows/columns packing and uses the higher-yield option.
Cut orientation: Long axis along the parent sheet length where applicable.
Enter valid dimensions to calculate.