Complete printable miter & bevel settings for every corner from 85°–135°. All spring angles (38°, 45°, 52°). Cut flat on the saw table.
crownmoldingangles.github.io/angle-chart.html — Free printable crown molding angle chart
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Use a digital angle finder to measure the exact wall angle. Most corners look like 90° but measure 88°–92°. Even 1° off causes a visible gap.
Check your molding packaging — most store-bought crown is 38° (labeled 52/38). Lay the molding flat to confirm: measure the angle between the back flat and the table.
Find your corner angle in the left column. Read across to your spring angle column (38°, 45°, or 52°). Write down the Miter and Bevel values shown.
Dial in the miter angle on the turntable and bevel on the blade tilt. Lay the molding flat, finished face up. Always test on a scrap piece first.
| Corner Angle |
38° Spring Angle (Most Common — 52/38) |
45° Spring Angle (Standard — 45/45) |
52° Spring Angle (High-End — 38/52) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miter | Bevel | Miter | Bevel | Miter | Bevel | |
What Is a Crown Molding Cuts Chart?
A crown molding cuts chart gives you the exact miter angle and bevel angle to set on your compound miter saw for any corner angle and spring angle combination. Instead of calculating trigonometry yourself, you look up your corner angle in the left column, find your spring angle column, and read off the saw settings.
The full cuts chart is in the interactive table above — covering every corner from 85° to 135° for 38°, 45°, and 52° spring angles. Use the filter buttons to show only your spring angle. Print it or save as PDF to take to the job site.
All values in this cuts chart are for the flat cutting method — molding lays flat on the saw table, face up. Both the miter and bevel angles must be set simultaneously on a compound miter saw. For the nested (upright) method the miter angle is simply half your corner angle with no bevel required.
For corners other than 90° — use the interactive cuts chart above or the free calculator.
Choosing the right crown molding size for your ceiling height is a matter of proportion. Too small looks skimpy; too large overwhelms the room. Use this guide as a starting point — personal preference and room width also play a role.
| Ceiling Height | Recommended Profile Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 ft (standard) | 2½" – 3½" | Most common; 3" is the sweet spot |
| 9 ft | 3½" – 4½" | Mid-range; 4" works well |
| 10 ft | 4" – 5" | Larger room feel; consider stacked crown |
| 11–12 ft | 5" – 6" | Grand scale; stacked or built-up often used |
| Vaulted / Cathedral | 3½" – 5" | Depends on pitch; see vaulted ceiling guide |
Profile size refers to the face width of the molding (the visible dimension from wall to ceiling). Actual cut angles depend on your corner angle and spring angle — use the chart above for exact settings regardless of molding size.
For the most common setup — 38° spring angle, 90° corner, cutting flat — the settings are Miter: 31.62° and Bevel: 33.85°. For 45° spring angle: Miter 35.26°, Bevel 30.00°. For 52° spring angle: Miter 38.24°, Bevel 25.81°. The 90° row is highlighted in yellow in the chart above.
Almost no wall corner is perfectly square. House framing tolerances, drywall thickness variations, and settling mean most corners measure between 88° and 92°. Even 1° off creates a visible gap in a mitered joint. Always measure with a digital angle finder rather than assuming 90°. The chart covers 85°–135° so you can look up your exact angle.
This chart covers cutting flat — molding lays flat on the saw table, face up. This requires both a miter angle AND a bevel angle, which is what the chart shows. Cutting nested (upright) positions the molding against the fence at its spring angle — it only needs a miter angle (half the corner angle) and no bevel. Cutting flat is preferred for large molding profiles and single-bevel saws. Use the calculator if you need nested angles.
The miter and bevel angle values are the same for outside corners as inside corners. The difference is the molding orientation on the saw: for inside corners, place the bottom (wall) edge against the fence; for outside corners, place the top (ceiling) edge against the fence. See the Outside Corners guide for full step-by-step instructions.
Yes — click the "Print Chart / Save as PDF" button above. The chart is formatted to print cleanly on a standard 8.5×11 sheet in landscape orientation with color-coded columns for each spring angle. You can also save it as a PDF from your browser's print dialog (choose "Save as PDF" as the printer). The how-to steps, FAQ, and navigation are hidden when printing to keep the chart compact.
38° spring angle (labeled 52/38 on the packaging) is by far the most common. It's used for the vast majority of standard crown molding profiles sold at home improvement stores. The 45° spring angle appears on some larger decorative profiles, and 52° is mostly found in custom or high-end architectural moldings. When in doubt, lay your molding flat on a table and measure the angle — 38° is the most likely result. See the Spring Angle Comparison guide for help identifying yours.
This chart covers 85°–135° in 1° increments, which covers nearly every residential corner. For corners outside this range, or if you need more precision (e.g., 90.5°), use the free calculator which accepts any angle to two decimal places. Bay windows and octagonal rooms often have angles in the 135° range — the chart covers those too.
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