Cost Conversions by area or length for Topcoated Papers
Light Basis Weight Papers, Pre-Impregnated Decorative Foils & Finish Foils

This calculator easily converts the cost between area and length..

Required input:

• Area to length factor - (square meters or square feet) per linear meter or the width of the paper in millimeters or inches
• Cost in area or cost in length

Key Features:

• Allows mixed entries between metric and imperial values converting the values as you enter
• Multiple widths and custom widths possible
• Decimal point accuracy up to nine places - default is 5 decimal places
• Bonus - Convert to another currency using your own exchange rate or the latest currency rate from Google™ (see step 4 below).

Directions:

• Step 1: choose the widths you would like to view. These widths are nominal and the actual values are adjusted in step 2. Please note: hidden width values are cleared and will NOT be calculated in the total.
• Step 2: enter the area to length factor or the width in the appropriate row. (Note: value has maximum of 3 decimal places) Disclaimer: the default values are only representative; you need to check with YOUR supplier for accurate values - there is NO industry standard. Also understand that your measurement results will vary dependent upon which width you base it on. Please examine the following options:
  • Base paper width: width of the untrimmed paper. There are usually margins on both sides that are unprinted and uncoated.
  • Design (usable) width: the width topcoat and if printed, the design width
  • 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 3 option: you can change the currency (default currency is the USA dollar) by clicking on the blue title bar and selecting the desired currency and then press the 'update it' button.
  • enter the cost in the appropiate row and column.
  • 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 enter a new value.

Step 1:	Check the widths that you would like to view These widths are approximate and can be adjusted in step 2
	3' ft / 940mm   4 ft / 1270mm   5ft / 1577mm   6 ft / 1855mm   7 ft / 2160mm
Step 2:	Option A: enter the area per linear meter		Option B: enter the width of paper
	Square feet per linear meter	Square meters per linear meter	Width in inches	Width in millimeters
3' ft - 940 mm click to reset
4' ft - 1270 mm click to reset
5' ft - 1577 mm click to reset
6' ft - 1855 mm click to reset
7' ft - 2160 mm click to reset

Step 3:	Enter cost in the known unit of measure -  then press the PLANit button
	Square feet	Square meters	Linear feet	Linear yards	Linear meters
3' ft 940 mm
4' ft 1270 mm
5' ft 1577 mm
6' ft 1855 mm
7' ft 2160 mm
	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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