Legacy Chip Load Calculator

For everyone who loved our original, simplified chip load calculator: we’ve kept the familiar, straightforward calculator available here. Enter your feed rate, units, spindle RPM, and number of cutting flutes to calculate actual chip load. This is the legacy version; for recommended starting feeds and speeds, use our new Chip Load Calculator.

If Cut depth 2x Tool Diameter, reduce the given chip load by 20-25%

If Cut depth 3x Tool Diameter, reduce the given chip load by 40-50%

Chip Load by Material and Tool Diameter