Order corner beads from full-height cuts.
Why should corner heights stay separate from total bead length?
Use the matching calculator
Use this decision sequence
- List corner heights and repeated counts.
- Read usable source bead length.
- Round each corner to source pieces when offcuts are not reused.
- Identify tall corners that require joins and confirm the product permits them.
Keep the quantities distinct
| Quantity or assumption | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Total installed length | Useful for reporting. |
| Source pieces | Depend on each corner’s full-height cut. |
| Joins | A separate suitability check. |
Worked comparison
Four 2.5 m corners use four 3 m source beads. One 3.5 m corner needs two more under the stated joined-piece model. That gives 6 source beads for 13.5 m installed length.
Check before using the estimate
Total length alone would round to 5 source pieces and miss an individual cut constraint.
All dimensions, product properties, prices and specifications in this example are illustrative arithmetic inputs. Use the values from your measured plan, selected product data sheet and supplier quote. This guide does not choose construction specifications or certify safety.
Calculation and scope checked 2026-10-04. Methods and scope.
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