Roll weight is the approximate weight (in pounds) of a roll of paper. Use this calculator to easily measure roll weight by providing the roll diameter, core diameter, roll width, and appropriate factor for a given type of paper (see the example below). When filling in these fields, use decimal fractions where necessary; and give all lengths in inches.
Disclaimer
The numerical results from this calculator are estimates only and are not guaranteed.
Example
Find the weight for a roll of forms Bond paper with a roll diameter of 40 inches, a core diameter of 3 inches, and a width of 17.5 inches.
Formula:
Equation:
Specifications
| Factor Chart |
| Paper Type |
Diameter Factor |
| Antique Finish Book Paper |
.018 |
| Bond |
.021 |
| C1S Cover & Blanks |
.030 |
| C1S Label |
.032 |
| C2S Cover |
.033 |
| C2S Coated Freesheet |
.037 |
| Coated Groundwood & SC |
.032 |
| Offset Smooth |
.022 |
| Offset Vellum |
.020 |
| Tax and Index |
.026 |
| Vellum Bristol Cover |
.022 |
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