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Roll stock length estimator

Estimate usable roll length, area and the shortage for a print job without unwinding.

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For print-shop stock checks: measure the outside diameter, core outside diameter and complete layer thickness including backing. Diameters and width are mm; thickness is µm. Annular area divided by thickness gives length. Subtract unusable leader or damage. Tight, uniform winding only; compression and air gaps cause error.

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Detailed report
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How it works

Estimate usable roll length, area and the shortage for a print job without unwinding.

L (m) = π × (D² − d²) / (4t); D, d: mm; t: µm

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About this tool

Estimate usable roll length, area and the shortage for a print job without unwinding.

For print-shop stock checks: measure the outside diameter, core outside diameter and complete layer thickness including backing. Diameters and width are mm; thickness is µm. Annular area divided by thickness gives length. Subtract unusable leader or damage. Tight, uniform winding only; compression and air gaps cause error.

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How to use it

  1. Enter your values

    Outside roll diameter · Core outside diameter · Total layer thickness · Roll width · Job length required · Unusable length allowance

  2. Calculate / generate

    Estimate usable roll length, area and the shortage for a print job without unwinding.

  3. Result

    266.794667 m

Calculation method

L (m) = π × (D² − d²) / (4t); D, d: mm; t: µm

Example scenario

Roll stock length estimator

Outside roll diameter
200 mm
Core outside diameter
76 mm
Total layer thickness
100 µm
Roll width
1370 mm
Job length required
200 m
Unusable length allowance
2 m
Result
266.794667 m

Frequently asked questions

Does backing count in the thickness?

Yes. Include every layer wound onto the roll. Use measured stock thickness; verify the estimate before committing an expensive job.

Where does my data go?

Calculations run on your device. Form inputs are not sent to a server.