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Imposition & sheet-yield calculator
Trim size, bleed, gutter and quantity → pieces per parent sheet, sheets needed and waste for every common press sheet.
Imposition & sheet-yield calculator
Trim width (in)
Trim height (in)
Bleed (in)
Gutter (in)
Quantity
| Parent sheet | Up per sheet | Sheets needed | Waste |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 × 18" | 16 | 63 | 48% |
| 13 × 19" | 21 | 48 | 40% |
| 18 × 12" | 16 | 63 | 48% |
| 20 × 26"best | 50 | 20 | 33% |
| 23 × 35" | 72 | 14 | 37% |
| 26 × 40" | 100 | 10 | 33% |
Assumes ⅜" gripper edge and ¼" side margins, pieces rotated for the best fit. Digital presses run 12 × 18 / 13 × 19; offset uses 20 × 26 and larger. Fewer sheets → lower price.
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