Cost conversions by area and length for film (see types below)

• Vinyl (rigid or semi-rigid), Polypropylene, Acrylic and more...
• Calendered or extruded
• Single ply or Multiple ply (sandwiched films)
• Solid or printed designs (surface printed or reverse printed)

This calculator allows you to easily convert cost between area and length in either metric or imperial units of measure. An additional calculator can be opened that will allow you to convert the cost to another currency.

Required input:

• Width of the film (see notes)
• Cost in area or length

Key Features:

• Allows mixed entries between metric and imperial values converting the values as you enter
• Partial clearing of the calculator is supported - just re-enter the value to a earlier step
• Decimal point accuracy up to nine places - default is 5 decimal places (1/100)
• Bonus - Convert to another currency using your own exchange rate or the latest currency rate from Google™ (see step 4 below).

Directions:

• Step 1: enter the width of the film in inches or millimeters in the appropriate field. Note: on some printed film the design area may not extend to the edges - please understand (see below) the width you enter will effect the final answer.
  • Film width - there may be some margins on either side.
  • Design width: the width of the film that is printed and usable (with texture & coating if applicable).
  • Trim width: paper trimmed to your specifications.
  • Cost width: this is the width of the paper you are charged for. Note: this may NOT be equal to base, design or trim widths.
• Step 2 option: you can change the country of origin by clicking the Step 2 blue title bar. The default is set in United States Dollars. This can be changed at anytime but entered costs will be cleared.
• Step 2: enter the cost by area or length in metric or imperial values.
  • Press the 'PLANit' button.
  • The decimal places (located between the reset & 'PLANit' button) can be changed at any time. Note: the original values entered are not modified with the decimal change request.
  • To clear the values just press the reset button to clear or re-enter a new value.
• Step 3 option: to convert the cost to another currency click on the blue bar below.

Step 1: Width (see note above)	Step 2: Enter cost in United States Dollar(s) Option: click here to change country of origin
Millimeters	Cost / square meter(s)	Cost / linear meter(s)
Inches	Cost / square ft price	Cost / linear yard(s)
PLANit     Reset

Disclaimer: These calculators serve only as a guide and therefore the results are not guaranteed. While every effort was made to make these calculators as accurate as possible, product tolerances and rounding errors can and do affect the calculations. Please consult the decorative surfacing manufacturer or supplier for actual values.

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