Log Yield Calculator: Sawmill

Maximize the value of every log with Log Yield Calculator, a powerful tool designed for sawmill operators, timber processors, forestry professionals, woodlot owners, and carpenters.

Calculate timber yield, explore different sawing patterns, compare potential lumber products, and identify opportunities to improve the financial value of your logs before cutting begins.

📐 KEY FEATURES
🪵 Accurate Log Yield Calculations

Enter your log dimensions and lumber specifications to calculate usable log volume, estimate timber yield, and evaluate potential lumber production.

🪚 Explore 4 Sawing Patterns

Compare different cutting strategies to find a suitable approach for your timber:

• Live Sawing – Straight cuts through the log.

• Cant Sawing – Produce central structural timber and recover side boards.

• Quarter Sawing – Explore radial cutting arrangements.

• Mixed Product Sawing – Combine different timber products in one cutting plan.

📊 Compare Lumber Products

Evaluate multiple lumber products simultaneously. Compare estimated quantities, potential revenue, and value per unit of log volume to make informed cutting decisions.

🎯 Visualize Cutting Layouts

View interactive 2D cross-sections of your log and see how timber products fit within its usable dimensions. Identify fitting issues and adjust product specifications when needed.

⚙️ Flexible Cutting Parameters

Account for saw blade kerf, edge trimming allowances, minimum board widths, and other cutting constraints to improve the accuracy of your calculations.

📄 Generate PDF Reports

Create detailed PDF reports containing log specifications, recommended product combinations, estimated yield, financial calculations, and relevant cutting information. Save, share, or print your reports for convenient reference.

💾 Save Calculation History

Save completed calculations and revisit previous results to compare cutting plans and support better timber management decisions.

📏 Metric and Imperial Units

Work with the measurement system that suits your needs, making the app convenient for timber professionals using different units.

📱 Designed for Practical Use

Enjoy a modern interface designed for convenient calculations, clear visualizations, and efficient workflows on supported mobile devices and tablets.