Bend Allowance Calculator

Calculate bend allowance (BA), bend deduction (BD), and flat pattern length for sheet metal press brake work.

Bend Allowance Calculator

Enter your material thickness, inside bend radius, bend angle, and K-factor to calculate the exact bend allowance and flat blank size.

mm
mm — use 0 for sharp bend
degrees (1–180°)
Neutral axis position in material
mm — for flat blank calculation
mm — for flat blank calculation

Results

Bend Allowance (BA)
mm
Bend Deduction (BD)
mm
Outside Setback (OSSB)
mm
Flat Blank Length
mm
Formulas Used

How It's Calculated

BA = π × (IR + K × T) × A / 180

OSSB = tan(A/2) × (IR + T)

BD = 2 × OSSB − BA

Flat Blank = Leg1 + Leg2 + BA (when legs are given)

K-Factor Guide

Common K-Factors

MaterialProcessK
AluminiumAir bend0.33–0.38
Mild SteelAir bend0.38–0.41
Stainless 304Air bend0.41–0.44
AnyBottom bend0.44–0.50

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