Paper & Image Estimator

This is an estimation and what causes variations are the number of file folders, fasteners such as binding clips, paperclip, staples, etc, and unwanted materials in the files such as glossy brochures.

How to Estimate the Number of Pages & Images

GraphicDescriptionQuantity
A stack of loose paperLoose Paper150 – 180 Pages Per Inch
A white Xerox copy paper boxCopy Box (L 17.5″ x H 9.75″ x W 11.5″)1,800 – 2,200 Pages Per Box
A white bankers boxBanker Box (L 16″ x H 10″ x W 12″)1,800 – 2,000 Pages Per Box
A lateral file cabinet drawer open to reveal papersLateral File Cabinet5,000 – 6,000 Pages Per Drawer
Two 4 drawer cabinets side by side4 Drawer Standard File Cabinet2,500 Pages Per Drawer
A stack of photographsPhotographs100 – 125 Per Inch
A yellow tape measure representing a linear footLinear Foot1,800 Pages Per Linear Foot

 

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