How Much Wrapping Paper Do I Need?
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When you're standing there with a stack of gifts and a roll of wrap, it can be hard to tell how far that paper will actually go. A six-foot roll sounds like a lot! But will it cover a stack of small boxes or one oversized toy. This guide makes it easy.
What We Consider
We don’t just measure by square footage. We calculate based on how you actually wrap — laying the gift down and cutting across the roll.
Here’s the formula we use:
- Paper width needed = Gift width + height + 2" buffer
- Paper length needed = (Height × 2) + (Depth × 2) + 2" buffer
- Our rolls are always 30" wide so that’s your upper limit for width
Once we know how each gift fits, we calculate how many fit per roll, so you’re not left guessing.
Gift Coverage by Roll Size
| Gift Size | Example Gift |
Box Size |
Wrap Needed (W × L) |
6' Roll | 15' Roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Small | Jewelry box | 4" × 2" × 4" | 8" × 14" | Wraps up to 15 | Wraps up to 36 |
| Small | Mug, candles | 6" × 4" × 6" | 12" × 22" | Wraps up to 6 | Wraps up to 16 |
| Medium | Book, clutch | 10" × 4" × 7" | 16" × 24" | Wraps up to 3 | Wraps up to 7 |
| Large | Sweater, shoebox |
14" × 5" × 10" | 21" × 32" | Wraps up to 2 | Wraps up to 5 |
| Extra Large | Board game, robe box |
16" × 8" × 12" | 26" × 42" | Wraps up to 1 | Wraps up to 4 |
Tips for Choosing a Roll
- Stick to one roll size per order. Mixing 6' and 15' rolls makes it harder to cut consistently.
- Going beyond 2–3 gifts? The 15' roll is your best value - more gifts, fewer cuts, and plenty of extra just in case.
Explore Our Rolls
Each Everly & Elm design is available in two lengths:
6 feet for a few small gifts or accents, and 15 feet for more coverage or larger items.