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How to use this calculator.
Enter measured wrap rectangles including overlaps per item. Groups may share rolls; aggregate area is a purchase estimate, not a cutting-layout guarantee.
Start with your inputs
Enter item counts by group, wrap area per layer by group (m²), layers by group, roll area (m²). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Item counts by group | 4,6 |
| Wrap area per layer by group (m²) | 2,1 |
| Layers by group | 2,1 |
| Roll area (m²) | 10 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, wrap area by group (m²) is 16, 6. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Wrap area by group (m²) | 16, 6 |
| Total roll count | 3 |
How this is calculated
Wrap area by group (m²)
Multiply items, wrap area per layer and layer count.
Total roll count
Divide aggregate wrapping area by roll area and round up.
Symbols and units
- a
- Item counts by group
- b
- Wrap area per layer by group (m²)
- c
- Layers by group
- d
- Roll area (m²)
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
Enter measured wrap rectangles including overlaps per item. Groups may share rolls; aggregate area is a purchase estimate, not a cutting-layout guarantee.
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?
Wrap area by group (m²); Total roll count. 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: Enter measured wrap rectangles including overlaps per item. Groups may share rolls; aggregate area is a purchase estimate, not a cutting-layout guarantee.
Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?
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Further reading
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