AFM Local 802 · Measures Per Page Guide
Page Estimator
Before quoting a job, it helps to get a rough page count without opening the file and counting staves. Enter the measures and the part type; this applies the AFM Local 802 measures-per-page guide and rounds up to the half page, which is how you should be billing anyway.
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Total Pages (Rounded Up)
from 0 measures
| Instrument | Part Type | Qty | Pages each | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | |||
Calculate Pages
Assumes ~4 measures per system. The first page accounts for the title and credits, which takes up two staves.
Estimated Pages (Rounded Up)
2pages
Raw Calculation
2.00pages
Reference Table
Measures that fit on a page, by part type. Source: AFM Local 802 General Price List guide.
| Full Score | Single Staff | Grand Staff | Piano-Vocal | Piano-Conductor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Page | 4 | 32 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Next Pages | 4 | 40 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
Each system holds approximately 4 measures. Parts with fewer than 3 staves per system use 10 staves per page; parts with 3 or more staves per system use 12 staves per page. Full scores are treated as one system per page. The first page reserves two staves for the title and credits. Final results should be rounded to the half or whole page; this calculator rounds up to be safe for billing.
FAQ
Where do the page counts come from?
The AFM Local 802 measures-per-page guide. Each part type — single staff, grand staff, piano-vocal, piano-conductor, and full score — has its own measures-per-page figure.
Why does it round up to the half page?
Because billing under the price list works that way. The estimate matches what you'd actually invoice.
What if I only know the running time?
Use the Bar Count Estimator. It turns running time and tempo into a bar count, then hands the number back here.