18 in x 1,500 ft hand wrap
1,500 ft x 0.3048 = 457.2 meters. If the roll is 80 gauge, the estimated net film weight is about 8.60 lb.
BINGOPLAS TECHNICAL FORMULA GUIDE
Stretch film length calculator: how to convert feet, meters, roll weight and gauge.
U.S. buyers often receive stretch film quotes in feet, meters, roll weight, gauge or micron. Those units are connected, but comparing them without a formula can lead to the wrong price comparison. For California warehouses buying hand wrap or machine stretch film, the most useful comparison starts with net film weight, true length and the exact roll specification.
Published by BINGOPLAS · Last updated September 6, 2026 · Product specifications, availability and delivery terms are confirmed in the written quote.
START WITH NET FILM
Roll length should be calculated from film weight, width and thickness.
The outside diameter of a roll does not tell the full story. Core size, winding tension, gauge tolerance and packaging can make two rolls look similar while containing different amounts of usable film. A written specification should state width, gauge or micron, roll length, net film weight, core size and rolls per case.
QuestionFormula
Length in feetNet film weight (lb) / Width (in) / Gauge / 0.00000398
Length in metersLength (ft) x 0.3048
Feet from metersMeters / 0.3048
Net weight from lengthWidth (in) x Gauge x Length (ft) x 0.00000398
BUYER EXAMPLES
Common U.S. stretch film roll conversions.
20 in x 5,000 ft machine film
5,000 ft x 0.3048 = 1,524 meters. At 80 gauge, estimated net film weight is about 31.84 lb before core and packaging.
Compare price after conversion
Convert every quote to the same width, thickness and length basis before comparing price per roll, price per pound or cost per wrapped pallet.
CALIFORNIA FACTORY CONTEXT
Use length calculations before approving a new stretch film program.
BINGOPLAS supports U.S. buyers from Riverside, California with roll specification reviews for machine stretch film, hand stretch film and roll weight formulas. For local supply planning, review the California stretch film supplier guide.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Stretch Film Length Calculator: Feet, Meters, Roll Weight & Gauge questions.
How do I calculate stretch film length from roll weight?
Use length in feet equals net film weight in pounds divided by width in inches, divided by gauge, divided by 0.00000398. This is a practical LLDPE stretch film estimate and excludes core and packaging weight.
How do I convert stretch film feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048. For example, 1,500 feet equals 457.2 meters, and 5,000 feet equals 1,524 meters.
Why do some suppliers quote meters instead of feet?
Many international suppliers use metric units, while U.S. warehouse buyers commonly use inches, feet and gauge. Always convert to the same unit before comparing roll price.
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