Dowel Joint Sizing Calculator: 1.25 in stock, 9.25 in joint, Medium Duty

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Last updatedFebruary 22, 2026

PublishedFebruary 22, 2026

1.25 in stock, 9.25 in joint, Medium Duty converts to

7 dowel(s) at 0.375 in

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Value Details

Input: 1.25 in stock, 9.25 in joint, Medium Duty

Output: 7 dowel(s) at 0.375 in

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loadClass: Medium Duty | jointWidthIn: 9.25 | dowelCount: 7 | embedmentPerSideIn: 0.75

Dowel Joint Sizing Calculator

Estimate dowel layout from material thickness, joint width, and expected load level.

Suggested Dowel Layout

Nearby Reference Values

Dowel Joint Sizing Calculator values near 1.25 in stock, 9.25 in joint, Medium Duty
Joint ScenarioRecommendationEmbedment / Side (in)
1.25 in stock, 5.5 in joint, Heavy Duty4 dowel(s) at 0.375 in0.75
1.25 in stock, 7.25 in joint, Light Duty7 dowel(s) at 0.375 in0.75
1.25 in stock, 7.25 in joint, Medium Duty6 dowel(s) at 0.375 in0.75
1.25 in stock, 7.25 in joint, Heavy Duty5 dowel(s) at 0.375 in0.75
1.25 in stock, 9.25 in joint, Light Duty9 dowel(s) at 0.375 in0.75
1.25 in stock, 9.25 in joint, Medium Duty7 dowel(s) at 0.375 in0.75
1.25 in stock, 9.25 in joint, Heavy Duty6 dowel(s) at 0.375 in0.75
1.5 in stock, 2.5 in joint, Light Duty1 dowel(s) at 0.5 in1
1.5 in stock, 2.5 in joint, Medium Duty1 dowel(s) at 0.5 in1
1.5 in stock, 2.5 in joint, Heavy Duty1 dowel(s) at 0.5 in1
1.5 in stock, 3.5 in joint, Light Duty2 dowel(s) at 0.5 in1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dowel Joint Sizing Calculator, formulas, and expected usage.

How is dowel diameter selected?

This calculator starts with the common rule of thumb of about one-third of stock thickness, then snaps to a standard dowel size.

How is the dowel count estimated?

Count is estimated from available joint width after edge margins and a spacing factor that changes with load class.

What embedment depth should I target?

A practical starting point is around two dowel diameters of embedment into each side of the joint.

Is this enough for structural design?

Use this for shop planning; critical joints should still be verified with material tests, manufacturer data, or engineering design checks.

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Use this page as a fast lookup reference, then confirm final project values using applicable standards and manufacturer documentation.