Home / Tools / Booklet page order
Booklet Page Order Calculator
Check the outside-sheet saddle-stitch page order. Page totals must be divisible by four.
Method and example
For 16 pages, the outside sheet is 16, 1 on one side and 2, 15 on the reverse. Continue inward: 14, 3 and 4, 13.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24 · Related: Booklet Creep
When to use this calculator
Use this Booklet Page Order Calculator when a production decision needs a repeatable numerical check.
Inputs explained
Read each input as a job specification and keep units explicit.
Calculation method and formula
The calculator applies the displayed input relationship and rounds only the displayed result.
Worked example
Replace the example values with measured job values and retain the calculation record.
How to interpret the result
Use the result as the next production decision, not as a press approval.
Production considerations
Review stock, equipment, finishing sequence and job tolerances before release.
Common mistakes
Mixing units or omitting an allowance is the most common error.
Limitations
Supplier specifications and equipment conditions can change the final result.