Kev's Scoring Calculator is a simple, browser-based tool designed to help print professionals and press operators quickly determine precise scoring measurements for multiple documents laid out on a larger sheet.
This tool is especially useful for jobs like folded business cards, postcards, or other small folded items that don’t feed well through a scoring machine once cut down to their final size. By calculating and visualizing scoring positions before cutting, you can run and score the larger parent sheet reliably and efficiently.
In print production, small folded pieces (like folded business cards) can be difficult to score after being cut because they are too small to feed properly. This calculator solves that problem by:
- Allowing you to plan scoring on the full sheet before cutting
- Ensuring accurate placement for scores across multiple documents
- Reducing waste and rework due to misaligned scores
✅ Flexible sheet and document sizing
- Supports common sheet sizes and custom inputs
- Quick-select buttons for popular document dimensions
✅ Automatic N-up calculation
- Determines the maximum number of documents that fit across the sheet with gutters
✅ Scoring options
- Bifold, trifold, gatefold, and custom score positions
- Supports custom offsets for specialty scoring layouts
✅ Score adjustment tools
- Shift all scores left or right in 1/16" increments
- Press multiple times to fine-tune alignment
✅ Clean, mobile-friendly interface
- Optimized for use on shop floors, including on iPhone 15 Pro or similar devices
- Large buttons and inputs for quick, accurate use
✅ Layout visualizer
- Displays document positions and score lines on a scaled canvas
✅ Separate tables for clarity
- Document start positions and score positions are presented in distinct tables
- Adjusted scores shown in a separate, clearly labeled table
1️⃣ Enter your sheet length and document length, or select from the preset buttons.
2️⃣ Choose your gutter size (default is locked at 0.125").
3️⃣ Select a scoring type (bifold, trifold, gatefold, or custom).
4️⃣ Click Calculate + Visualize to generate measurements and a layout.
5️⃣ Use the adjust buttons as needed to shift scores for fine-tuning.
6️⃣ Apply the measurements to set up your scoring job confidently.
This tool is static and can be run directly from:
- GitHub Pages
- Any local or hosted web server
Simply upload the project folder, or open index.html in a browser.
This tool is free to use and modify within your shop or organization.
No warranty is provided — always double-check measurements before running jobs.