Print Margin Calculator

Custom sheet width mm

Only used when the sheet size above is set to Custom.

Custom sheet height mm

Only used when the sheet size above is set to Custom.

Printer margin, top mm

Usually the smallest of the margins. Five millimetres is typical on a desktop printer.

Printer margin, bottom mm

Often the largest margin, because the rollers grip the trailing edge. Check the manual.

Printer margin, sides mm

Usually the same on both sides.

Bleed mm

Three millimetres is the printing trade standard. Only relevant for a full bleed design.

Safe inset from the trim mm

Keep text and logos at least this far inside the finished edge.

Finished width after trimming mm

The card size you will end up with. Set it equal to the sheet width if the sheet is not trimmed.

Finished height after trimming mm