Bandsaw blades come in many lengths, widths, thicknesses, and tooth patterns — which means knowing your exact blade length is essential when ordering a replacement. The easiest method is to use the Bandsaw Blade Wizard found on any blade ordering page at Sawblade.com. Simply select your saw manufacturer and model number, and the system will return the correct blade length instantly.
However, not every machine or older model may appear in the Blade Wizard. If your saw is custom, vintage, unlabeled, or recently modified, you can still determine blade length quickly and accurately using a simple hands-on measurement method.
The instructional video below demonstrates the process step-by-step. All you will need is:
A tape measure
A marker
A flat area of floor space
How to Measure Blade Length Manually
1) Lay the blade flat on the floor
Carefully coil or open your blade so it rests as a single loop. Wear gloves to avoid injury during handling.
2) Pick a starting reference point
Mark a tooth or point on the blade with your marker. This ensures you know exactly where the measurement begins and ends.
3) Measure around the whole loop
Use a tape measure to follow the blade’s full circumference until you return to the mark you made. This total value is your blade length.
4) Record and verify
Write down the measurement and double-check it once more to confirm accuracy — blade length tolerances are precise when ordering replacements.
5) Use your measurement to order blades
Enter the blade length into the Sawblade.com Blade Wizard to instantly browse compatible tooth styles, widths, and product lines.
This video will guide you through the process visually so you can measure confidently and get the exact blade length your saw requires.
If you have questions or want help verifying your measurement, call Sawblade.com at 800-754-6920. Our experienced customer service professionals are always ready to assist.
