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Print Bleed Dimensions Calculator
Calculate print bleed dimensions from the stated quantities. Trim size remains unchanged; bleed extends outside it.
Your result
Artwork width
mm
Artwork height
mm
Reference calculation or estimate for example inputs; assumptions and limitations apply.
Calculations run in your browser.
What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Trim width (mm) | Enter trim width in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Trim height (mm) | Enter trim height in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Left bleed (mm) | Enter left bleed in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Right bleed (mm) | Enter right bleed in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Top bleed (mm) | Enter top bleed in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Bottom bleed (mm) | Enter bottom bleed in mm; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
Trim size remains unchanged; bleed extends outside it.
Common mistakes
- Do not count bleed as part of the finished size.
Check your calculation
- Use the worked example as a known reference case, then change one input at a time and check the direction and units of the response.
Calculation checks, sources and review limits
What artwork dimensions include bleed around my finished print?
Calculate print bleed dimensions from the stated quantities. Trim size remains unchanged; bleed extends outside it.
Common uses
- What artwork dimensions include bleed around my finished print
How it works
artWidth=width+left+right; artHeight=height+top+bottom
Worked example
Enter Trim width: 210 mm; Trim height: 297 mm; Left bleed: 3 mm; Right bleed: 3 mm; Top bleed: 3 mm; Bottom bleed: 3 mm. Results: Artwork width: 216 mm; Artwork height: 303 mm.