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Cardboard sheet calculator

Get the flat blank size for a box, how many blanks you can cut from one cardboard sheet, and how many sheets an order needs.

Blanks per sheet
4blanks
Blank size 103.5 × 35 cm
Sheets needed500Sheet used77%Blank area0.362 m²
Cutting layout on one sheet

How it works

A regular slotted box blank is (2 × length + 2 × width + glue flap) by (height + width). A half slotted box has flaps on one side only, so the width is height + half the width. A full overlap box has flaps the full width of the box.

The layout tries the blanks both ways round, and a mix of both, to fit the most on each sheet.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a standard corrugated sheet?

Sheet sizes vary by plant. Common sizes are around 160 × 120 cm and 200 × 140 cm, and many plants cut to order.

Should I use inside or outside box size?

Use the inside size. The scoring allowances for board thickness are small and usually handled by the box plant.

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