Saddle Stitch Page Count Calculator
Calculate saddle stitch page count from the stated quantities. Blanks complete a four-page multiple; their placement needs an imposition plan.
Reference calculation or estimate for example inputs; assumptions and limitations apply.
Calculations run in your browser.
What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Content pages including covers (pages) | Enter content pages including covers in pages; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Copies (copies) | Enter copies in copies; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
Blanks complete a four-page multiple; their placement needs an imposition plan.
Common mistakes
- A page is one face, not a sheet.
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 blank pages and folded sheets does my booklet require?
Calculate saddle stitch page count from the stated quantities. Blanks complete a four-page multiple; their placement needs an imposition plan.
Common uses
- How many blank pages and folded sheets does my booklet require
How it works
paddedPages=4*ceil(pages/4); blankPages=paddedPages-pages; sheetsPerCopy=paddedPages/4; totalSheets=sheetsPerCopy*copies
Worked example
Enter Content pages including covers: 19 pages; Copies: 100 copies. Results: Pages including blanks: 20 pages; Blank pages per booklet: 1 pages; Folded sheets per booklet: 5 sheets; Sheets for the run: 500 sheets.