Even for those in the industry, understanding the terminology and how to make the calculations can be confusing. Our paper calculators provide you with quick and easy tools which allow you to simply select your paper, enter your data and find the answers.
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Basis sizes and areas
Basis weight relates to how heavy any particular paper is. In the US, it's measured differently than the rest of the world.
Sheet weights
Determine the M weight, ream weight and weight for a given number of sheets of paper in the specific size entered.
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.
MSI/MSF
Calculate 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.
Paper estimator
Estimate the minimum amount of paper needed to print a given number of books.
Area and volume calculations
Find area and volume formulas for many common geometrical solids.