Calculations & Conversions

How to Determine Pages Per Inch

To determine the pages per inch (PPI), divide 2 by the caliper of the given sheet.

Online Calculation

Caliper:

PPI: pages per inch


Formula
FORMULA: 2 / Caliper = Pages Per Inch


Example

Find the pages per inch for Coated Cover Paper with a caliper of .010.

EXAMPLE: 2 / .010 = 200 pages per inch
Note: 25 x 38 is the basic size of offset paper
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