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Calculate Linear Footage in a Roll of Paper








 
 
 

Formula:

(Roll Weight x Area of Basic Size) x 500

=

APPROX. LINEAR FOOTAGE

(Basis Weight x Roll Width) x 12

 

Example:

Calculate the approximate linear footage of a 35" wide roll of 60# Cougar Opaque that weighs 1,260 lbs.

(1260 x 25 x 38) x 500

=

23,750 Linear feet

(60 x 35) x 12

 
 
 
Table 1: Basic Sizes
Bond 17 x 22 = 374 Square Inches
Book & Offset 25 x 38 = 950 Square Inches
Tag 25 x 36 = 864 Square Inches
Index 25.5 x 30.5 = 778 Square Inches
Vellum Bristol 22.5 x 30.5 = 641 Square Inches
Coated Cover C2S 24 x 36 = 864 Square Inches
Coated Cover C1S 24 x 36 = 864 Square Inches
Index 25 x 38 = 950 Square Inches
Opaque Cover 20 x 26 = 520 Square Inches