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AFM Local 802 · Measures Per Page Guide

Page Estimator

A back-of-the-napkin tool for approximating page counts from a measure count, using the AFM Local 802 measures-per-page reference. Pick a part type, enter the number of measures, and the calculator returns an approximate page count rounded up to the nearest half page.

01 Define Orchestra (Optional)

Broadway Pit

Symphonic Orchestra

Custom Instruments

Total Pages (Rounded Up)

0 pages
across 0 parts
from 0 measures
Select instruments above to see your orchestra total. Each part is estimated separately using the AFM Local 802 measures-per-page guide, then summed.

02 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

 

03 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.