Calculators

Square Feet/Inches Calculator

Use this tool to determine the amount of square feet (or inches) you will need for any project. If you know the price of the roll the material, this tool will tell you the price per square foot and price per square inch. This will help you determine the total cost of a project and a starting point for determining a price for your output.

MSI Calculator

Some materials in the printing industry (mostly fabrics) are priced based on the MSI of the material. MSI is unit of measurement that equals 1,000 square inches. If you know the size of a roll this tool will calculate the MSI of the roll. If you know the size of the roll and the MSI price, this calculator will tell you the price of the roll. If you know the price and size of a roll this calculator will also tell you the price per MSI.

Standard Square Footage Chart

Below is a chart that outlines the square feet of standard size rolls. The Light Blue boxes highlight square footage of the most common sized rolls. These measurements will help you determine project costs and can also help you predict finish project pricing for your customer. Ask your Big Dog Media Solutions Rep for more information.

Light Blue are common roll sizes

Metric to Standard Paper Size

Some papers and other printable materials are made in other countries that use the metric units and are referred to by specific names. The chart below describes the sizes (in both metric and imperial units) the names reference.