FREE PRINTING COST GUIDE
Flex Banner and Large Format Printing Cost Calculator
Work out signage costs from width, height, quantity, material area, ink, wastage, mounting and finishing.
Open Flex & Signage calculatorHow to estimate the cost
Flex, vinyl and other large-format jobs are commonly estimated by printed area. Convert every item's measurements to square feet, account for waste and add the actual material and printer rates.
- Enter the width and height of each banner in feet.
- Set quantity and a realistic material/spoilage allowance.
- Enter material and printing price per square foot.
- Add eyelets, cutting, mounting, installation or delivery as finishing costs.
Before you quote a customer
The model assumes a rectangular area. Roll width limitations, tiling, welds, hanging hardware, installation and transport can create additional costs.
Use your own shop rates. The calculator is a planning estimate, not a supplier price feed, accounting invoice or guarantee of printing-machine suitability.
Frequently asked questions
How is banner printing area calculated?
Width in feet × height in feet × number of banners gives the base area in square feet.
Does the result include installation?
Only when you add installation charges to the finishing, labour or delivery fields.