How to Estimate the Weight of a Roll of Paper
| How to Estimate the Weight of a Roll of Paper |
To find the approximate weight of a roll, multiply roll diameter squared minus core diameter squared by roll width and appropriate factor.
| Factor Chart | |||||
| Antique | .018 | Tag and Index | .026 | ||
| Vellum Offset | .020 | C1S | .033 | ||
| Bond | .021 | C2S Cover | .033 | ||
| Smooth Offset | .022 | C1S Cover & Blanks | .030 | ||
| Vellum Bristol-Cover | .022 | ||||
| Formula | ||
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| Example | ||
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Find the weight of a roll of forms bond paper with a roll diameter of 40 inches, a core diameter of 3 inches, and a roll width of 17.5 inches. | ||
| [(40 x 40) - (3 x 3)] x 17.5 x .021 - 585 lbs. | ||
| Note: .021 is the appropriate factor for forms bond paper. | ||
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