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How to use this calculator.
Identical rectangular decals in an unrotated grid. Margins apply to both opposing edges and gaps occur only between decals; no optimal irregular nesting claim.
Start with your inputs
Enter decal width (mm), decal height (mm), sheet width (mm), sheet height (mm), margin on every sheet edge (mm), gap between decals (mm), decals required (count). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Decal width (mm) | 20 |
| Decal height (mm) | 10 |
| Sheet width (mm) | 100 |
| Sheet height (mm) | 60 |
| Margin on every sheet edge (mm) | 5 |
| Gap between decals (mm) | 5 |
| Decals required (count) | 20 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, columns per sheet is 3. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Columns per sheet | 3 |
| Rows per sheet | 3 |
| Sheets needed | 3 |
How this is calculated
Columns per sheet
Fit width plus internal gaps inside sheet margins.
Rows per sheet
Fit height plus internal gaps inside margins.
Sheets needed
Divide decals by grid capacity and round upward.
Symbols and units
- a
- Decal width (mm)
- b
- Decal height (mm)
- c
- Sheet width (mm)
- d
- Sheet height (mm)
- e
- Margin on every sheet edge (mm)
- f
- Gap between decals (mm)
- g
- Decals required (count)
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
Identical rectangular decals in an unrotated grid. Margins apply to both opposing edges and gaps occur only between decals; no optimal irregular nesting claim.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Columns per sheet; Rows per sheet; Sheets needed. The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Identical rectangular decals in an unrotated grid. Margins apply to both opposing edges and gaps occur only between decals; no optimal irregular nesting claim.
Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?
Calculations on this page happen in your browser. The separate AI question finder sends its submitted conversation to OpenAI; these calculator fields are not sent. Favourites and recent tool names are stored locally. A shared link contains the inputs you choose to include.
Further reading
OpenStax Prealgebra 2e — arithmetic and proportions ↗
Background reading; this does not imply endorsement or independent review of SumFizz.
Review status
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