Rectangular Sheet Grid Calculator
Calculate rectangular sheet grid from the stated quantities. A grid count is not optimized imposition or printer approval.
Reference calculation or estimate for example inputs; assumptions and limitations apply.
Calculations run in your browser.
What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Sheet width (mm) | Enter sheet width in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Sheet height (mm) | Enter sheet height in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Piece width including bleed (mm) | Enter piece width including bleed in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Piece height including bleed (mm) | Enter piece height including bleed in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Margin on each edge (mm) | Enter margin on each edge in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Inter-piece gap (mm) | Enter inter-piece gap in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
A grid count is not optimized imposition or printer approval.
Common mistakes
- Include bleed in piece dimensions. The final piece has no trailing gap.
Check your calculation
- Use the worked example as a known reference case, then change one input at a time and check the direction and units of the response.
Calculation checks, sources and review limits
How many identical rectangular pieces fit in a straight grid with margins and gaps?
Calculate rectangular sheet grid from the stated quantities. A grid count is not optimized imposition or printer approval.
Common uses
- How many identical rectangular pieces fit in a straight grid with margins and gaps
How it works
columns=max(0,floor((sheetW-2*margin+gap)/(pieceW+gap))); rows=max(0,floor((sheetH-2*margin+gap)/(pieceH+gap))); pieces=columns*rows
Worked example
Enter Sheet width: 500 mm; Sheet height: 700 mm; Piece width including bleed: 90 mm; Piece height including bleed: 140 mm; Margin on each edge: 10 mm; Inter-piece gap: 5 mm. Results: Columns: 5 pieces; Rows: 4 pieces; Pieces per sheet: 20 pieces.