Dowel Joint Sizing Calculator: 1.5 in stock, 5.5 in joint, Light Duty
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1.5 in stock, 5.5 in joint, Light Duty converts to
4 dowel(s) at 0.5 in
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Value Details
Input: 1.5 in stock, 5.5 in joint, Light Duty
Output: 4 dowel(s) at 0.5 in
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loadClass: Light Duty | jointWidthIn: 5.5 | dowelCount: 4 | embedmentPerSideIn: 1
Dowel Joint Sizing Calculator
Estimate dowel layout from material thickness, joint width, and expected load level.
Suggested Dowel Layout
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Nearby Reference Values
| Joint Scenario | Recommendation | Embedment / Side (in) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 in stock, 2.5 in joint, Medium Duty | 1 dowel(s) at 0.5 in | 1 |
| 1.5 in stock, 2.5 in joint, Heavy Duty | 1 dowel(s) at 0.5 in | 1 |
| 1.5 in stock, 3.5 in joint, Light Duty | 2 dowel(s) at 0.5 in | 1 |
| 1.5 in stock, 3.5 in joint, Medium Duty | 2 dowel(s) at 0.5 in | 1 |
| 1.5 in stock, 3.5 in joint, Heavy Duty | 2 dowel(s) at 0.5 in | 1 |
| 1.5 in stock, 5.5 in joint, Light Duty | 4 dowel(s) at 0.5 in | 1 |
| 1.5 in stock, 5.5 in joint, Medium Duty | 3 dowel(s) at 0.5 in | 1 |
| 1.5 in stock, 5.5 in joint, Heavy Duty | 3 dowel(s) at 0.5 in | 1 |
| 1.5 in stock, 7.25 in joint, Light Duty | 5 dowel(s) at 0.5 in | 1 |
| 1.5 in stock, 7.25 in joint, Medium Duty | 4 dowel(s) at 0.5 in | 1 |
| 1.5 in stock, 7.25 in joint, Heavy Duty | 4 dowel(s) at 0.5 in | 1 |
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.