Leather Hide Calculator
Estimate usable hide area accounting for grade, defects, and grain matching. Calculate how many pieces you can cut.
Inputs
Extra % for visible scars, brands, or insect bites
Area of each project piece
Need matching grain direction between pieces — adds ~15% waste
Optional — total cost of hide for per-piece pricing
Results
Usable Area
14.4 sq ft
Pieces Possible
7
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Start FreeHide Area Estimator
Artisan by Irora Labs
March 23, 2026
Inputs
| Hide Size | 20 sq ft |
| Hide Grade | standard |
| Additional Defect Allowance | 10 % |
| Piece Size | 2 sq ft |
| Grain Matching Required | false |
| Hide Cost | 0 $ |
Results
| Usable Area | 14.4 sq ft |
| Pieces Possible | 7 |
Created with Artisan. artisan.iroralabs.com/craft-calculators/hide-area
Tips
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Adjusts total hide area by defect allowance and grade quality factor to estimate usable area and number of pieces.
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