Wood Shrinkage Calculator: Hard Maple, 3.5 in width, 4% MC drop
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Hard Maple, 3.5 in width, 4% MC drop converts to
0.0462 in shrinkage
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Input: Hard Maple, 3.5 in width, 4% MC drop
Output: 0.0462 in shrinkage
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species: Hard Maple | widthIn: 3.5 | moistureDropPercent: 4 | finalWidthIn: 3.4538 | shrinkagePercentOfWidth: 1.32
Wood Shrinkage Calculator
Estimate board movement across width from species movement data and moisture-content change.
Estimated Width Shrinkage
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Nearby Reference Values
| Scenario | Estimated Shrinkage | Estimated Final Width (in) | Width Loss (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak, 11.25 in width, 8% MC drop | 0.258 in shrinkage | 10.992 | 2.29% |
| Red Oak, 11.25 in width, 10% MC drop | 0.3225 in shrinkage | 10.9275 | 2.87% |
| Red Oak, 11.25 in width, 12% MC drop | 0.387 in shrinkage | 10.863 | 3.44% |
| Red Oak, 11.25 in width, 14% MC drop | 0.4515 in shrinkage | 10.7985 | 4.01% |
| Red Oak, 11.25 in width, 16% MC drop | 0.516 in shrinkage | 10.734 | 4.59% |
| Hard Maple, 3.5 in width, 4% MC drop | 0.0462 in shrinkage | 3.4538 | 1.32% |
| Hard Maple, 3.5 in width, 6% MC drop | 0.0693 in shrinkage | 3.4307 | 1.98% |
| Hard Maple, 3.5 in width, 8% MC drop | 0.0924 in shrinkage | 3.4076 | 2.64% |
| Hard Maple, 3.5 in width, 10% MC drop | 0.1155 in shrinkage | 3.3845 | 3.3% |
| Hard Maple, 3.5 in width, 12% MC drop | 0.1386 in shrinkage | 3.3614 | 3.96% |
| Hard Maple, 3.5 in width, 14% MC drop | 0.1617 in shrinkage | 3.3383 | 4.62% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wood Shrinkage Calculator, formulas, and expected usage.
How is wood shrinkage estimated here?
This tool uses a linear estimate based on tangential shrinkage from fiber saturation to oven dry and scales it by moisture-content change.
Why does species matter in shrinkage?
Different species have different dimensional movement coefficients, so the same moisture change can produce different width changes.
Is this a final engineering value?
Use this as a planning estimate; actual movement varies with grain orientation, cut, local climate, and board-specific variability.
What moisture range should I model?
For interior projects, many builders check seasonal swings such as roughly 6% to 12% moisture content to anticipate fit changes.
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