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MEASURED QUANTITY SENSITIVITY

Face frame cut list — outside frame height scenarios.

How does changing outside frame height affect face frame cut list when the other inputs stay fixed?

What this decision changes

This measured quantity or supplied dimension enters the method on its stated unit basis. Other inputs stay fixed so its effect can be separated from net deductions, stock constraints or purchase rounding. Method basis: Stiles run the complete frame height and all rails fit between them. Member sizes and joinery are supplied; no cabinet loading or joint-strength requirement is selected.

The focus is outside frame height. All other shared inputs remain fixed for each evaluated range.

Rail cut = W−2×stile; total = 2H + number of rails×rail cutFace Frame Cut List Calculator

Evaluate your supplied alternatives

Start with your measured plan and selected product data. The initial values and range are illustrative. Each scenario changes only outside frame height; the other entered values stay fixed.

Display units

Measured plan and product inputs

Outside frame width

m

Where to get this value

Measure this dimension in your plan or on site and use the displayed unit. For irregular shapes, divide the geometry into the supported sections.

Outside frame height

m

Where to get this value

Measure this dimension in your plan or on site and use the displayed unit. For irregular shapes, divide the geometry into the supported sections.

Specified stile face width

m

Where to get this value

Measure this dimension in your plan or on site and use the displayed unit. For irregular shapes, divide the geometry into the supported sections.

Specified rail face width

m

Where to get this value

Measure this dimension in your plan or on site and use the displayed unit. For irregular shapes, divide the geometry into the supported sections.

Specified frame thickness

mm

Where to get this value

Measure this dimension in your plan or on site and use the displayed unit. For irregular shapes, divide the geometry into the supported sections.

Horizontal rails per frame

Frames

Supplied comparison range for outside frame height

Lower supplied comparison value

m

Where to get this value

Measure this dimension in your plan or on site and use the displayed unit. For irregular shapes, divide the geometry into the supported sections.

Upper supplied comparison value

m

Where to get this value

Measure this dimension in your plan or on site and use the displayed unit. For irregular shapes, divide the geometry into the supported sections.

Nine evenly spaced values are evaluated. Whole counts are rounded to distinct integer scenarios. Values between the listed samples are not calculated.

9 evaluated scenarios

Baseline: Total member cut length — 5.6 m. Rejected combinations remain visible below.

Quantity to plot

Each bar is one actual calculated total member cut length. Horizontal values: outside frame height in m.

Outside frame height	Total member cut length	Change from baseline	Use this scenario
1.2 m	4 m	-1.6 m	Open in calculator Exact quantity breakdown Each between-stiles rail 0.8 m Remaining combined opening height 1 m Net frame material volume 0.008 m³
1.45 m	4.5 m	-1.1 m	Open in calculator Exact quantity breakdown Each between-stiles rail 0.8 m Remaining combined opening height 1.25 m Net frame material volume 0.009 m³
1.7 m	5 m	-0.6 m	Open in calculator Exact quantity breakdown Each between-stiles rail 0.8 m Remaining combined opening height 1.5 m Net frame material volume 0.01 m³
1.95 m	5.5 m	-0.1 m	Open in calculator Exact quantity breakdown Each between-stiles rail 0.8 m Remaining combined opening height 1.75 m Net frame material volume 0.011 m³
2.2 m	6 m	0.4 m	Open in calculator Exact quantity breakdown Each between-stiles rail 0.8 m Remaining combined opening height 2 m Net frame material volume 0.012 m³
2.45 m	6.5 m	0.9 m	Open in calculator Exact quantity breakdown Each between-stiles rail 0.8 m Remaining combined opening height 2.25 m Net frame material volume 0.013 m³
2.7 m	7 m	1.4 m	Open in calculator Exact quantity breakdown Each between-stiles rail 0.8 m Remaining combined opening height 2.5 m Net frame material volume 0.014 m³
2.95 m	7.5 m	1.9 m	Open in calculator Exact quantity breakdown Each between-stiles rail 0.8 m Remaining combined opening height 2.75 m Net frame material volume 0.015 m³
3.2 m	8 m	2.4 m	Open in calculator Exact quantity breakdown Each between-stiles rail 0.8 m Remaining combined opening height 3 m Net frame material volume 0.016 m³

Read the evaluated results

Read calculated demand, whole purchases and exact detail lines separately. This specific input may change quantity continuously, cross a purchase step or make the stated geometry or stock fit invalid.

Replace every illustrative baseline measurement and selected product value with the inputs for your actual task.
Enter a comparison range on the focused input's stated unit and quantity basis.
Review rejected combinations and use the exact detail lines to distinguish measured demand from whole purchases.
Open an evaluated scenario in the full calculator to save its original inputs and quantity breakdown to a browser material project.

Keep the comparison within scope

Compare measurements or already specified alternatives. Quantity sensitivity does not establish material suitability or construction requirements.

Stiles run the complete frame height and all rails fit between them. Member sizes and joinery are supplied; no cabinet loading or joint-strength requirement is selected.

Dimensions, quantities, prices, timing and product properties are supplied by you. This tool does not select construction specifications or assess structural, electrical or hydraulic suitability.

Only the listed samples are evaluated. Intermediate values, alternate constraints and global cutting optimality are not inferred from the graph.

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Face Frame Cut List Calculator

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Quantity method and illustrative scenarios checked 6 October 2026. Methods and scope.