Wood Shrinkage Calculator: Western Red Cedar, 7.25 in width, 14% MC drop
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Western Red Cedar, 7.25 in width, 14% MC drop converts to
0.1692 in shrinkage
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Input: Western Red Cedar, 7.25 in width, 14% MC drop
Output: 0.1692 in shrinkage
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species: Western Red Cedar | widthIn: 7.25 | moistureDropPercent: 14 | finalWidthIn: 7.0808 | shrinkagePercentOfWidth: 2.33
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Red Cedar, 7.25 in width, 4% MC drop | 0.0483 in shrinkage | 7.2017 | 0.67% |
| Western Red Cedar, 7.25 in width, 6% MC drop | 0.0725 in shrinkage | 7.1775 | 1% |
| Western Red Cedar, 7.25 in width, 8% MC drop | 0.0967 in shrinkage | 7.1533 | 1.33% |
| Western Red Cedar, 7.25 in width, 10% MC drop | 0.1208 in shrinkage | 7.1292 | 1.67% |
| Western Red Cedar, 7.25 in width, 12% MC drop | 0.145 in shrinkage | 7.105 | 2% |
| Western Red Cedar, 7.25 in width, 14% MC drop | 0.1692 in shrinkage | 7.0808 | 2.33% |
| Western Red Cedar, 7.25 in width, 16% MC drop | 0.1933 in shrinkage | 7.0567 | 2.67% |
| Western Red Cedar, 9.25 in width, 4% MC drop | 0.0617 in shrinkage | 9.1883 | 0.67% |
| Western Red Cedar, 9.25 in width, 6% MC drop | 0.0925 in shrinkage | 9.1575 | 1% |
| Western Red Cedar, 9.25 in width, 8% MC drop | 0.1233 in shrinkage | 9.1267 | 1.33% |
| Western Red Cedar, 9.25 in width, 10% MC drop | 0.1542 in shrinkage | 9.0958 | 1.67% |
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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