Roll Weight

To find the approximate weight of a roll, multiply roll diameter squared minus core diameter squared by roll width and appropriate factor.

Online Calculation
 Roll Diameter (Inches):
 Core Diameter (Inches):
 Roll Width (Inches):
 Factor:


 Estimated Roll Weight:   lbs.

Specifications
 Factor Chart
Type Dia Type Dia
Antique .018 Tag and Index .026
Vellum Offset .020 C1S Label .032
Bond .021 C1S Cover .033
Smooth Offset .022 C1S Cover & Blanks .030
Vellum Bristol Cover .022 C1S Coated Freesheet .037
Coated Groundwood & SC .032

 Formula
[ (Roll Dia²) - (Core Dia²) ]
x Roll Width x Factor

  =  
Roll Weight

 Example
Find the weight of roll of forms bond paper with a roll diameter of 40 inches, a core diameter of 3 inches, and a roll width of 17.5 inches.
[ (40x40) - (3x3) ]
x 17.5 x .021

  =  
585 lbs.
Note: .021 is the appropriate factor for forms bond paper.

Note: The results of the Interactive Calculations System are estimates and are not guaranteed by Verso Paper Corp.

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