Free ribbon cost calculator

Turn a ribbon spool into a per-wreath cost.

Enter the price and length of the spool, how many feet you use per wreath, an optional waste allowance and order quantity.

Spool price ($)Spool length (yards)Ribbon used / wreath (feet)Waste allowance (%)Wreath quantity

Modeled ribbon cost / wreath$0

Estimate only. Use the actual spool price, usable length and ribbon usage that apply to your materials.

Ribbon cost formula

Cost per foot = spool price ÷ total feet on the spool. Adjusted feet used = feet used × (1 + waste allowance). Per-wreath ribbon cost = cost per foot × adjusted feet used.