Cloth Cover Calculator
Bookcloth dimensions from board size and turn-in allowance.
Inputs
Results
Cloth width (mm)
371
Cloth height (mm)
256
Cloth width (inches)14.61
Cloth height (inches)10.08
Area per cover (cm²)950
Total area (sq in)147
Roll length needed (yards)0.28
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the height and width of each cover board in millimeters (board height = block height + overhang).
- Enter the spine width in mm — use the Book Block Calculator to determine this value.
- Set the turn-in allowance in mm (the amount of bookcloth that folds over the board edges); 15–20 mm is standard.
- Enter the number of books to calculate total cloth for a production run.
- Read the cloth width and height in mm (and inches) — these are the cut dimensions for your bookcloth.
- Use the roll length in yards to order from a standard 44-inch wide roll of bookcloth.
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