Wrapping Paper Size Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate Wrapping Paper Size (PS) is:

\[ PS = 2 \times (L \times W + W \times H + H \times L) \]

Where:

\( PS \) is the Wrapping Paper Size (square inches)
\( L \) is the Length of the Box (inches)
\( W \) is the Width of the Box (inches)
\( H \) is the Height of the Box (inches)

What is Wrapping Paper Size?

Wrapping paper size refers to the total area of the paper needed to cover or wrap an object, typically a box. It is important to calculate the correct size to ensure that the paper completely covers the item without excessive waste. The size of the wrapping paper is usually measured in square inches or square feet, depending on the size of the object being wrapped.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Length of the Box (L): 10 inches
Width of the Box (W): 5 inches
Height of the Box (H): 4 inches

Using the formula to calculate Wrapping Paper Size:

\[ PS = 2 \times (10 \times 5 + 5 \times 4 + 4 \times 10) = 2 \times (50 + 20 + 40) = 2 \times 110 = 220 \, \text{square inches} \]

This means that you would need 220 square inches of wrapping paper to cover the box.