Canvas Area Calculator

Surface area of a canvas, the fabric to buy with the wrap included, and the standard size it matches.

Canvas length (the long side of the face) cm

The image face, not including the folded edge.

Canvas width (the short side of the face) cm

Stretcher profile depth

The depth of the bar the canvas is wrapped around. Gallery profile gives a deeper, frameless edge.

Fold allowance at each edge cm

The fabric that folds onto the back of the bar and takes the staples.

How many canvases

Canvas roll width cm

Common roll widths are 150 cm and 210 cm. Used for the nesting and offcut figures.

Price of canvas per square metre

Optional. Used for the fabric cost of the piece and of the offcuts.

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