Wrapping Paper Calculator

Enter the box size to get the sheet of paper to cut, then the number of gifts and your roll size to see how many rolls to buy. All sizes in inches; the roll length is in feet.

Sheet sizes for common boxes

How the sheet size is worked out

• Around the box: 2 x (width + height) + 2 in of overlap so the seam can be taped.
• Across the ends: length + height, so each end flap covers half the height and the folds meet.
• Place the box on the paper with its length running along the roll width when it fits: it wastes less.

FAQ

How much wrapping paper do I need for a box?

Cut a sheet that goes all the way around the box plus an overlap: 2 x (width + height) + 2 inches. The other side should be the box length plus the height, so the ends fold over and meet in the middle.

How many gifts can I wrap with one roll?

Divide the roll area by the paper each gift needs. A 30 in x 15 ft roll is 37.5 sq ft; a shoebox (13 x 8 x 5 in) needs a 28 x 18 in sheet, about 3.5 sq ft, so roughly 10 shoeboxes per roll before waste.

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