Real material usage
Compare how your pieces fit, how much material they use and how much waste remains before printing.
Print layout guide
How to calculate a DTF sheet and any print layout
Use Cubicar.cl to arrange DTF and print pieces on a sheet or linear material, compare waste and estimate costs.
Linear meter or sheet
Test both pricing bases to separate the length you actually use from the full module a supplier may charge.
Custom-sized pieces
Use your own dimensions for DTF, stickers, labels, business cards, posters, flyers, brochures and other print jobs.
How to use the calculator
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Define the material
Enter the material width, module length and general margin. Choose whether pricing is based on linear meters or sheets.
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Add the pieces
Add each DTF design or print piece with its width, height, quantity, margin and color. Enable automatic rotation when useful.
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Review and export
Check the visual layout, used length, occupancy, waste and total cost. Export the result as PNG or PDF.
Frequently asked questions about sheets and linear meters
What is Cubicar.cl?
Cubicar.cl is a free online print layout calculator. It arranges graphic pieces on linear material and shows actual occupancy, waste, linear meters and estimated cost.
What does this sheet calculator measure?
It calculates how pieces fit inside the material, the length used, actual occupancy, waste and the cost based on linear meters or full sheets.
How do I use Cubicar.cl?
Set the material width and module length, add your pieces with their dimensions and quantities, then review the layout, metrics and export options.
What is the difference between a linear meter and a sheet?
A linear meter charges for the length actually used. A sheet charges the full module when any part of it is used. The layout can be identical while the pricing basis changes.
How do I calculate a DTF sheet?
Enter the usable DTF width and length, add each design with its size and quantity, then review how many fit, the remaining waste and the linear meters or sheets required.
What is a linear meter of DTF?
It is a one-meter length of DTF material across the usable width supplied by your printer. Common widths are around 58 cm, but always confirm the actual format before quoting.
Can I use it for stickers and any print layout?
Yes. Add custom pieces for textile DTF, DTF UV, stickers, labels, business cards, posters, flyers, brochures and other print jobs.
How can I reduce print waste?
Plan the layout before printing, test different margins and rotation, and compare linear-meter pricing with full-sheet pricing before choosing a production option.
Is Cubicar.cl free?
Yes. Cubicar.cl is free to use and does not require an account or payment.