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Estimate framing dimensions, perimeter and sheet-material charges. See how a wider mat border changes the quote before confirming shop specifications.
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When to use it
This illustrative quote uses a 12 × 16 in artwork and a 2 in border, with frame rates per metre and sheet rates per square metre. Artwork dimensions must be positive; border and charges nonnegative. If no mat is used, set its rate to zero as well; a zero border alone does not remove that charge.
Inputs
USD
| Inputs | Default |
|---|---|
| Artwork width (in) | 12 |
| Artwork height (in) | 16 |
| Mat border on each side (in) | 2 |
| Frame price (USD/m) | 24 |
| Glass price (USD/m²) | 40 |
| Backing price (USD/m²) | 16 |
| Mat price (USD/m²) | 12 |
| Labour (USD) | 25 |
| Parts (USD) | 5 |
Calculation method
Billing width/height = artwork size + two borders. Frame charge uses the billing perimeter; glass, backing and mat use the full billing area. Add labour and hardware. These are billing dimensions, not outer-frame or cutting dimensions.
Each input has its actual unit. Calvance converts compatible units during calculation; changing a label alone does not convert a value. Results use the displayed target units.
12 [Artwork width in] + 2 [Mat border on each side in] × 2 → Bill width cm
16 [Artwork height in] + Mat border on each side in × 2 → Bill height cm
(Bill width cm + Bill height cm) × 2 × 24 [Frame price USD/m] → Frame cost USD
Bill width cm × Bill height cm × (40 [Glass price USD/m²] + 16 [Backing price USD/m²] + 12 [Mat price USD/m²]) → Sheet cost USD
Frame cost USD + Sheet cost USD + 25 [Labour USD] + 5 [Parts USD] → Total quote USD
Change one input
Change the border from 2 to 3 in, keeping artwork and rates fixed. Both billing dimensions, perimeter and area update. Confirm mitre allowance and any minimum charges with the shop before using the estimate.
| Result | Default | Changed |
|---|---|---|
| Bill width (cm) | 40.64 | 45.72 |
| Bill height (cm) | 50.8 | 55.88 |
| Frame cost (USD) | 43.89 | 48.77 |
| Sheet cost (USD) | 14.04 | 17.37 |
| Total quote (USD) | 87.93 | 96.14 |
Results are displayed to at most two decimal places; later formulas use unrounded values.
Scope and limits
- Billing dimensions only; confirm the actual cutting and outer-frame sizes.
- Sheet charges use full area, with no deduction for the mat window.
- Rates must include agreed waste; additional tax, delivery and minima are excluded.
Download and import into Calvance to edit the numbers. The canvas does not reject every invalid input; check the stated ranges.
How to import your template
We recommend using the latest version of Calvance.
- Save the file. Choose Download template and save the .calvx file to Files on your iPhone or iPad. From a computer, you can send it to your device with AirDrop.
- Open Import. In All Canvases in Calvance, tap the add button to open the template screen, then choose Import.
- Choose the file. Select the saved .calvx file to create your own canvas. Importing uses one canvas from your allowance.
- Edit and check. Check the results against the worked example, then add your numbers. Duplicate the canvas to keep different versions.
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