Scale mail calculator
How many scales and rings a project takes, with the maths shown.
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How it works
Scale count is the covered area in square inches times the scales per square inch for the size you pick: about 6.9 for small, 4.5 for medium and 2.1 for large. Rings are two per scale plus an allowance of 30 percent for edged pieces such as pouches and bracers, or 10 percent for flat panels. Everything rounds up, and the estimate is approximate, so buy a little extra.
For construction see the dice bag guide, and for material choice aluminum or polycarbonate scales.
Reference table
| Project | Small scales / rings | Medium scales / rings | Large scales / rings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dice bag — 4 × 5 in | 313 / 814 | 203 / 528 | 94 / 245 |
| Giant pouch — 6 × 8 in | 750 / 1950 | 488 / 1269 | 225 / 585 |
| Wrist bracer — one, 9 in long | 563 / 1464 | 366 / 952 | 169 / 440 |
| Wrist bracers — pair, 9 in long | 1125 / 2925 | 731 / 1901 | 337 / 877 |
| Shoulder pauldron — one | 577 / 1501 | 375 / 975 | 173 / 450 |
| Shoulder pauldrons — pair | 1153 / 2998 | 749 / 1948 | 346 / 900 |
| Scale halter — front panel + straps | 1562 / 4062 | 1015 / 2639 | 468 / 1217 |
| Torso wrap — 32 × 11 in | 2443 / 6352 | 1588 / 4129 | 733 / 1906 |
| Flat panel — 12 × 12 in | 1000 / 2200 | 650 / 1431 | 300 / 660 |
| Flat panel — 12 × 18 in | 1500 / 3301 | 975 / 2145 | 450 / 991 |