Printmaking Calculators
Calculators for edition sizes, ink coverage, plate and screen dimensions, registration and print areas.
Edition Size Calculator
Plan your print edition with numbered prints, artist proofs, printer proofs and hors commerce. Calculate total impressions needed.
Ink Coverage Calculator
Calculate the amount of printing ink needed based on image area, coverage percentage and edition size. Covers all print methods.
Print Paper Size Calculator
Work out printmaking paper dimensions with correct margins and bleed allowance. Standard bottom-weighted margins for presentation.
Registration Calculator
Calculate registration mark positions for multi-colour printmaking alignment. Covers kento, pin and corner registration methods.
Plate Size Calculator
Work out etching, lino or woodcut plate dimensions including bevel allowance, handling margins and weight. Free online calculator.
Screen Size Calculator
Calculate screen printing frame size, clearance and squeegee dimensions based on your image size and mesh count. Free online calculator.
Print Area Calculator
Calculate the maximum printable area for your etching press, relief press or litho press. Check if your paper and image size fit.
Ink Mixing Calculator
Work out ink mixing ratios by weight or volume for custom printmaking colours. Get exact amounts for reproducible colour mixing.
Edition Ink Calculator
Calculate ink quantity for print editions including per-colour amounts, total ink, paper sheets with spoilage allowance, registration and total edition time.
Edition Numbering Calculator
Calculate edition numbering, artist proofs and pricing tiers for print runs.
10 free calculators in Printmaking
Printmaking Planning & Materials
Printmaking requires careful planning of materials before you start. From edition numbering conventions to ink quantities and paper sizes, getting the maths right beforehand means fewer wasted materials and a professional result.
The edition size calculator helps you plan your edition with the correct number of numbered prints, artist proofs (typically 10% of the edition) and printer proofs. Our ink coverage calculator estimates how much printing ink you need based on your image area and coverage percentage.
For multi-colour prints, the registration calculator determines where to place registration marks for precise colour alignment, while the ink mixing calculator works out ratios by weight or volume for custom print colours.