Print Run Cost Calculator

Calculate per-book cost from page count, quantity, and format.

Page Count

Print Run Quantity

Cover (0=Paperback, 1=Hardcover)

Trim (0=5x8, 1=6x9, 2=8.5x11)

Tab to move between fields

Total Cost per Book

$6.5

Print Cost per Book$6

Setup Cost per Book$0.5

Total Run Cost$6,500

Suggested Retail (2.5×)$16.25

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Page Count, Print Run Quantity, and Cover (0=Paperback, 1=Hardcover).
Set Trim (0=5x8, 1=6x9, 2=8.5x11).
Review the Total Cost per Book ($) result.
Use Print Cost per Book ($) and Setup Cost per Book ($) to inform your decision.

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