Book Printing Cost Calculator

Book Printing Cost Calculator calculator can be used to estimate the total cost of printing a book based on the number of pages, paper type, and binding method.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Total Cost = (Page Cost × Number of Pages) + Binding Cost

Where:
Page Cost depends on the paper type and is calculated as $0.10 per page for standard, $0.15 per page for glossy, and $0.12 per page for matte.
Binding Cost depends on the binding type and is $5 for perfect binding, $3 for saddle stitching, and $10 for case binding.

Total Cost:

$0.00

Book Printing Cost Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Book Printing Cost Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the number of pages in the book.
  2. Select the paper type from the dropdown menu (Standard, Glossy, or Matte).
  3. Select the binding type from the dropdown menu (Perfect Binding, Saddle Stitching, or Case Binding).
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to get the estimated total cost.
  5. The total cost will be displayed in the "Total Cost" field.

Understanding the Calculation

The total cost is calculated by multiplying the number of pages by the cost per page (which varies depending on the paper type) and adding the binding cost (which varies depending on the binding type).

Example Calculation

If you are printing a book with 200 pages, using glossy paper, and perfect binding, the calculation would be:

Total Cost = (200 pages × $0.15/page) + $5 = $30 + $5 = $35