How Much Paper Do You Need?

 

Text weights? Cover weights? Basis sizes? Even for those in the industry, understanding the terminology and how to make the calculations can be confusing. NewPage paper calculators provide you with quick and easy tools which allow you to simply select your paper, enter your data and find the answers. You'll find formulas, background and real-world examples so that you can understand how and why the formulas work.

To get started review the helpful introduction to Basis Sizes and Areas

 

Sheet Weights

Determine the M Weight, ream weight and weight for a given number of sheets of paper in the specific size entered.

 

Roll Weights

Calculate the approximate weight of a roll of paper.

 

Basis Weight / Metric Conversions

Convert basis weight (in pounds) for a ream of standard basis size papers to the metric equivalent (in grams per meter²) and vice-versa.

 

Equivalent Weights

Find equivalent basis weights and metric equivalents.

 

Linear Footage

Determine the linear footage of a roll of paper.

 

MSI / MSF

Find the MSI (thousand square inches) and MSF (thousand square feet) in a roll of paper.

 

PPI (Pages Per Inch)

Calculate the number of pages in an inch of paper with a given caliper (thickness) per sheet.

 

Pricing

Convert standard price types.

 

Paper Estimator

Estimate the minimum amount of paper needed to print a given number of books.

 

Other Conversions

Find conversion formulas for many common units.

 

Area and Volume Calculations

Find area and volume formulas for many common geometrical solids.