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Bowl Segment Calculator

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Calculates the dimensions needed for cutting segments to build a segmented wooden bowl.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Bowl Diameter (inches), Number of Segments, and Segment Thickness (inches) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Segment Angle (degrees), Outside Diameter of Segment (inches), Inside Diameter of Segment (inches), and Segment Width (inches) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Small Bowl - 20 Segments

Bowl Diameter (inches): 6; Number of Segments: 20; Segment Thickness (inches): 0.75

Segment Angle (degrees): 9 degrees; Outside Diameter of Segment (inches): 6 inches; Inside Diameter of Segment (inches): 4.5 inches; Segment Width (inches): 0.70685775 inches

Medium Bowl - 24 Segments

Bowl Diameter (inches): 8; Number of Segments: 24; Segment Thickness (inches): 0.75

Segment Angle (degrees): 7.5 degrees; Outside Diameter of Segment (inches): 8 inches; Inside Diameter of Segment (inches): 6.5 inches; Segment Width (inches): 0.8508472917 inches

Medium Bowl - 30 Segments

Bowl Diameter (inches): 10; Number of Segments: 30; Segment Thickness (inches): 0.75

Segment Angle (degrees): 6 degrees; Outside Diameter of Segment (inches): 10 inches; Inside Diameter of Segment (inches): 8.5 inches; Segment Width (inches): 0.8901171667 inches

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