Equal display column planner
The equal display column planner splits the inside width of a board into columns of the same width with even gaps.
Result and working notes
Use 100% print scaling for this record. The sketch is not life-size and must not be used as a cutting pattern. Check measurements against the real materials.
Width of each column: 34.6667 cm
The output is a measurement plan, not finished display artwork. Leave additional space if mounts extend outside each column.
| Width of each column | 34.6667 cm |
| Columns | 3 |
| Equal gap | 3 cm |
| First position from the starting edge | 5 cm |
Free to use. A free account saves, downloads and prints your results, with no card.
Take away both side margins and all internal gaps, then divide the remaining width by the column count. Adjust the numbers and check the live result before printing your measurement notes.
Last reviewed 3 October 2026.
Work out your display
- Measure the board, paper or existing item. Choose a single unit that matches the fields.
- Set width (cm), side margin (cm), number of columns, gap between columns (cm).
- Compare the live totals with the stated assumptions. Use a free account to download or print the measurement sheet.
How the estimate is calculated
Take away both side margins and all internal gaps, then divide the remaining width by the column count. The output is a measurement plan, not finished display artwork. Leave additional space if mounts extend outside each column.
This utility supports the measuring and preparation work around a display. It provides plain quantities and dimension notes; custom lettering, bunting artwork, decorations and finished themed packs belong in the display maker.
Every result comes from the values you enter, with no model request or invented price.
Practical questions
How does equal display column planner work?
Take away both side margins and all internal gaps, then divide the remaining width by the column count.
What should I check before using the result?
The output is a measurement plan, not finished display artwork. Leave additional space if mounts extend outside each column. Start with measured values for width (cm), side margin (cm), number of columns, gap between columns (cm).
Is this display preparation tool free?
Yes. You can calculate and preview without signing in. Saving, downloading and printing need a free account, with no card.
Will this produce a finished display pack?
No. It prints calculation notes for equal display column planner, rather than a design template or decorative artwork. When you want a finished board, lettering, bunting or decorations, the WallKiwi display maker designs them for you.
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Cite this tool
APA 7
WallKiwi. (2026, October 3). Equal display column planner. https://wallkiwi.com/tools/equal-display-column-planner
Harvard
WallKiwi (2026) Equal display column planner. Available at: https://wallkiwi.com/tools/equal-display-column-planner.
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