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Linear Footage
To find the approximate linear footage in a roll of paper, multiply the weight of the roll by the square inches of basic size by 500. Divide by the sum representing the width of the roll, multiplied by the substance or basis weight, times 12.
Rounding Rules
| Sheet Size | Ream Weight |
|---|---|
| 864 inches or larger | Ream Weight calculated to nearest pound. (166 lbs). |
| 336 inches to 864 inches | Ream Weight calculated to nearest half pound. (166.5 lbs). |
| Less than 336 inches | Ream Weight calculated to nearest one hundreth of a pound. (166.55 lbs). |
Basic Sizes
| Bond | 17 x 22 = 374 square inches |
|---|---|
| Book & Offset | 25 x 38 = 950 square inches |
| Tag | 24 x 36 = 864 square inches |
| Index | 25.5 x 30.5 = 778 square inches |
| Vellum Bristol | 22.5 x 28.5 = 641 square inches |
| Coated Cover C1S/C2S | 24 x 36 = 864 square inches |
| Coated Cover C2S | 20 x 26 = 520 square inches |
| C1S Label | 25 x 38 = 950 square inches |
| Opaque Cover | 20 x 26 = 520 square inches |
Formula
Roll Weight × Area of Basic Size × 500
Basis Weight × Roll Width × 12
Basis Weight × Roll Width × 12
= Approximate Linear Footage
Example
Find the footage of a roll of basis 50 lb. Offset paper, 26" wide and weighing 100 lbs.
100 × (25 × 38) × 500
50 × 26 × 12
50 × 26 × 12
≈ 3,044.87 ft
To our visitors: the results of the Interactive Calculations System are estimates and are not guaranteed by Sylvamo.