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Print Sheet Layout Calculator

Calculate how many pages fit on a press sheet, optimizing imposition layout with bleed and gutter allowances.

Inputs

Results

Pages per Sheet

10

Sheets for 1 Copy1
Paper Waste37.5%
Usable Area62.5%
Grip Edge Reserved0.5 in
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Page Width (inches), Page Height (inches), and Sheet Width (inches).
  2. Set Sheet Height (inches), Bleed (inches), and Gutter (inches).
  3. Review the Pages per Sheet result.
  4. Use Sheets for 1 Copy and Paper Waste (%) to inform your decision.
  5. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

How the result changes with Page Width (inches)

Page Width (inches)Pages per Sheet
3.318
9.056
164
223

What each input means

Page Width (inches)
Finished page width in inches.
Page Height (inches)
Finished page height in inches.
Sheet Width (inches)
Press sheet width. Common sizes: 19x25, 23x35, 25x38.
Sheet Height (inches)
Press sheet height.
Bleed (inches)
Bleed extends artwork beyond trim. Standard: 0.125 inches (1/8 inch).
Gutter (inches)
Space between pages on the sheet for trim marks and color bars.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Page Width (inches) = 5.5, Page Height (inches) = 8.5, Sheet Width (inches) = 23, Sheet Height (inches) = 35 = 6 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Pages per Sheet
    Pages per Sheet
    10 = 10
  3. Calculate Sheets for 1 Copy
    Sheets for 1 Copy
    1 = 1
  4. Calculate Paper Waste
    Paper Waste = max(0
    37.5 = 37.5

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