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Sheet-Metal Bend Allowance

Sheet-Metal Bend Allowance with explicit measurements, assumptions and a worked example.

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Your inputs

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mm
Enter inside bend radius in mm.
mm
Enter sheet thickness in mm.
Enter k factor.
°
Enter bend angle in °.

Formula

bend allowance=angle radians ×(inside radius+K ×thickness).
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Angle is material bend rotation from flat, not the resulting included angle. K factor must be calibrated for material and process.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Inside bend radius: 2 mm
  • Sheet thickness: 1 mm
  • K factor: 0.4
  • Bend angle: 90 °

Inside bend radius = 2 mm; Sheet thickness = 1 mm; K factor = 0.4; Bend angle = 90 °. Primary result: 3.7699111843.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter inside bend radius, sheet thickness, k factor, bend angle. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

bend allowance=angle radians ×(inside radius+K ×thickness).. Angle is material bend rotation from flat, not the resulting included angle. K factor must be calibrated for material and process.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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