Pedalboard Size Calculator
6 BOSS-size pedals need a frame of 19.6 × 5.08 in (498 × 129 mm) in one row, or 9.57 × 10.7 in (243 × 273 mm) in two rows, with slim couplers between them. With patch cables it is 22.2 × 5.08 in (563 × 129 mm) in one row. Add your own pedals below.
Frame for BOSS-size pedals
| Pedals | One row, slim couplers | One row, patch cables | Two rows, slim couplers | Two rows, patch cables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 158 × 129 mm6.22 × 5.08 in | 171 × 129 mm6.73 × 5.08 in | 73 × 273 mm2.87 × 10.7 in | 73 × 273 mm2.87 × 10.7 in |
| 3 | 243 × 129 mm9.57 × 5.08 in | 269 × 129 mm10.6 × 5.08 in | 158 × 273 mm6.22 × 10.7 in | 171 × 273 mm6.73 × 10.7 in |
| 4 | 328 × 129 mm12.9 × 5.08 in | 367 × 129 mm14.4 × 5.08 in | 158 × 273 mm6.22 × 10.7 in | 171 × 273 mm6.73 × 10.7 in |
| 5 | 413 × 129 mm16.3 × 5.08 in | 465 × 129 mm18.3 × 5.08 in | 243 × 273 mm9.57 × 10.7 in | 269 × 273 mm10.6 × 10.7 in |
| 6 | 498 × 129 mm19.6 × 5.08 in | 563 × 129 mm22.2 × 5.08 in | 243 × 273 mm9.57 × 10.7 in | 269 × 273 mm10.6 × 10.7 in |
| 8 | 668 × 129 mm26.3 × 5.08 in | 759 × 129 mm29.9 × 5.08 in | 328 × 273 mm12.9 × 10.7 in | 367 × 273 mm14.4 × 10.7 in |
| 10 | 838 × 129 mm33 × 5.08 in | 955 × 129 mm37.6 × 5.08 in | 413 × 273 mm16.3 × 10.7 in | 465 × 273 mm18.3 × 10.7 in |
| 6 plus a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power X85.51 × 2.76 in (140 × 70 mm) | 650 × 129 mm25.6 × 5.08 in | 728 × 129 mm28.7 × 5.08 in | 328 × 273 mm12.9 × 10.7 in | 367 × 273 mm14.4 × 10.7 in |
Slim couplers leave 0.47 in (12 mm) between pedals. Ordinary patch cables leave 0.98 in (25 mm), because two plugs sit in the gap between side-jack pedals. Rows are 0.59 in (15 mm) apart.
Try it with your own pedals
The list below starts with BOSS TU-3, Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, BOSS DS-1, BOSS DD-8, and BOSS RV-6, plus a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power X8 on the board. That set needs 22.3 × 5.08 in (566 × 129 mm) in one row or 12.2 × 10.7 in (310 × 273 mm) in two rows with slim couplers. Change it to match your board.
Your pedals
- BOSS TU-32.87 × 5.08 in (73 × 129 mm)
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer2.91 × 4.88 in (74 × 124 mm)
- BOSS DS-12.87 × 5.08 in (73 × 129 mm)
- BOSS DD-82.87 × 5.08 in (73 × 129 mm)
- BOSS RV-62.87 × 5.08 in (73 × 129 mm)
Smallest frame for your 5 pedals and the supply
1 row: 22.3 × 5.08 in (566 × 129 mm)
2 rows: 12.2 × 10.7 in (310 × 273 mm)
Pedal bodies and the space between them. Rows are 0.59 in (15 mm) apart.
39 of 48 catalog boards hold it, smallest first
| Board | Size | Layout |
|---|---|---|
| RockBoard DUO 2.2 | 24.5 × 5.59 in (622 × 142 mm) | 1 rowOpen in the planner |
| Temple Audio SOLO 18 | 18 × 8.5 in (457 × 216 mm) | 2 rowsOpen in the planner |
| Pedaltrain Nano Max | 28 × 5.5 in (711 × 140 mm) | 1 rowOpen in the planner |
| RockBoard TRES 3.0 | 17.4 × 9.29 in (442 × 236 mm) | 2 rowsOpen in the planner |
| RockBoard TRES 3.1 | 20.6 × 9.29 in (522 × 236 mm) | 2 rowsOpen in the planner |
| Pedaltrain Metro 24 | 24 × 8 in (610 × 203 mm) | 1 rowOpen in the planner |
| Harley Benton Spaceship 40 | 17.7 × 12 in (450 × 305 mm) | 2 rowsOpen in the planner |
| Temple Audio DUO 17 | 17 × 12.5 in (432 × 318 mm) | 2 rowsOpen in the planner |
Show 31 larger boards that also fit
| Board | Size | Layout |
|---|---|---|
| RockBoard TRES 3.2 | 23.5 × 9.29 in (598 × 236 mm) | 1 row |
| Mono Pedalboard Small | 18 × 12.3 in (457 × 312 mm) | 2 rows |
| Pedaltrain Metro Max | 28 × 8 in (711 × 203 mm) | 1 row |
| Pedaltrain Classic JR | 18 × 12.5 in (457 × 318 mm) | 2 rows |
| Vertex Travel Plus | 20 × 11.5 in (508 × 292 mm) | 2 rows |
| RockBoard QUAD 4.1 | 18.5 × 13 in (470 × 330 mm) | 2 rows |
| Gator GPB-BAK-1 Bass Pedal Board | 23.8 × 10.7 in (603 × 271 mm) | 1 row |
| Pedaltrain Novo 18 | 18 × 14.5 in (457 × 368 mm) | 2 rows |
| Pedaltrain Classic 1 | 22 × 12.5 in (559 × 318 mm) | 2 rows |
| Harley Benton Spaceship 60 | 23.6 × 12 in (600 × 305 mm) | 1 row |
| Pedaltrain Classic 2 | 24 × 12.5 in (610 × 318 mm) | 1 row |
| Temple Audio DUO 24 | 24 × 12.5 in (610 × 318 mm) | 1 row |
| RockBoard QUAD 4.2 | 24.5 × 13 in (622 × 330 mm) | 1 row |
| Temple Audio TRIO 21 | 21 × 16.5 in (533 × 419 mm) | 2 rows |
| Mono Pedalboard Medium | 24 × 14.5 in (610 × 368 mm) | 1 row |
| Pedaltrain Novo 24 | 24 × 14.5 in (610 × 368 mm) | 1 row |
| Pedaltrain Classic JR MAX | 28 × 12.5 in (711 × 318 mm) | 1 row |
| RockBoard QUAD 4.4 | 28.4 × 13 in (722 × 330 mm) | 1 row |
| Friedman Tour Pro 1525 | 25 × 15 in (635 × 381 mm) | 1 row |
| Pedaltrain Classic 3 | 24 × 16 in (610 × 406 mm) | 1 row |
| RockBoard CINQUE 5.2 | 24.5 × 16.7 in (622 × 424 mm) | 1 row |
| RockBoard QUAD 4.3 | 32.6 × 13 in (828 × 330 mm) | 1 row |
| Temple Audio DUO 34 | 34 × 12.5 in (864 × 318 mm) | 1 row |
| Temple Audio TRIO 28 | 28 × 16.5 in (711 × 419 mm) | 1 row |
| Pedaltrain Novo 32 | 32 × 14.5 in (813 × 368 mm) | 1 row |
| Harley Benton Spaceship 80 | 31.5 × 15.4 in (800 × 390 mm) | 1 row |
| Pedaltrain Classic PRO | 32 × 16 in (813 × 406 mm) | 1 row |
| RockBoard CINQUE 5.3 | 32.3 × 16.7 in (820 × 424 mm) | 1 row |
| Pedaltrain Terra 42 | 42 × 14.5 in (1067 × 368 mm) | 1 row |
| RockBoard CINQUE 5.4 | 39.4 × 16.7 in (1002 × 424 mm) | 1 row |
| Temple Audio TRIO 43 | 43 × 16.5 in (1092 × 419 mm) | 1 row |
Common questions
How do I work out what size pedalboard I need?
Add the widths of the pedals in one row, plus one gap fewer than the number of pedals. 6 BOSS-size pedals come to 6 × 73 + 5 × 12 = 498 mm. For depth, add the depth of each row and 0.59 in (15 mm) between rows.
Should I use one row or two?
Two rows trade width for depth. 6 BOSS-size pedals need 19.6 × 5.08 in (498 × 129 mm) in one row and 9.57 × 10.7 in (243 × 273 mm) in two, so choose by where the board has to fit: a flight case, a gig bag or a shelf.
Can a pedal hang over the edge of a board?
Over the front or back edge, by up to 0.2 in (5 mm) in total. Over the side, no, because a pedal past the side stops a case from closing. The board list uses the same rule.