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Leather Hide Calculator

Estimate usable hide area accounting for grade, defects, and grain matching. Calculate how many pieces you can cut.

Inputs

sq ft
%

Extra % for visible scars, brands, or insect bites

sq ft

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

Total Waste28.0%
Cost per Piece

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Tips

1
Premium hides yield ~90% usable area. Economy hides may yield only 60-65%.
2
Grain-matched projects (wallets, bags) waste 15% more than random-cut projects.

Open formula

Usable Area = Hide Size × (1 - Defect%) × Grade Factor
Pieces = Usable Area / Piece Size

Adjusts total hide area by defect allowance and grade quality factor to estimate usable area and number of pieces.

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