Sheet Metal

Sheet Metal Bend Allowance Calculator

Estimate bend allowance and flat length for a simple sheet-metal bend.

Flat length estimate7.787"Bend allowance: 0.229"
Bend deduction0.213"
K-factor0.33
Inside radius0.125"
Thickness0.063"

Estimate only. Actual flat patterns depend on tooling, material, grain direction, bend method, inside radius, and shop-specific bend data.

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How to use this tool

Sheet Metal Bend Allowance Calculator guide

Estimate bend allowance and flat length for a simple sheet-metal bend. Enter the known field measurements and use the result as a fast estimate or layout reference.

Always verify the print, code requirements, equipment manual, material specification, site conditions, and qualified trade judgment before using calculator results on a real job.