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Large Format Print Cost Calculator

Estimate per-square-foot cost for large format printing including media, ink, and finishing options like lamination, mounting, and framing.

Inputs

Results

Total Cost

$39.00

≈ 8 cups of coffee

Print Area12 sq ft
Media Cost$30.00
Ink Cost$9.00
Finishing Cost$0.00
Cost per Sq Ft$3.25
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Width (inches), Height (inches), and Media Type.
  2. Set Quantity and Finishing.
  3. Review the Total Cost ($) result.
  4. Use Print Area (sq ft) and Media Cost ($) to inform your decision.
  5. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

How the result changes with Width (inches)

Width (inches)Total Cost
65$70.43
214$231.83
392$424.67
541$586.08

What each input means

Width (inches)
Print width in inches.
Height (inches)
Print height in inches.
Media Type
1 = vinyl (banners/signs), 2 = canvas (art), 3 = paper (posters), 4 = fabric (displays).
Quantity
Number of copies to print.
Finishing
0 = none, 1 = laminate, 2 = mount on board, 3 = frame.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Width (inches) = 36, Height (inches) = 48, Media Type = 1, Quantity = 1 = 5 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Total Cost
    Total Cost
    39 = $39
  3. Calculate Print Area
    Print Area
    12 = 12
  4. Calculate Media Cost
    Media Cost
    30 = $30

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