Ink consumption calculator for printers — estimate per-page ink usage and cartridge life.
Free tool by NJ Cloud Printer
Estimate ink consumption per page and per job for inkjet and laser printers. Calculate cartridge yield and ink costs.
Ink usage per page = cartridge cost ÷ rated page yield. Actual yield varies based on page coverage.
Yes, color printing typically uses 3-5x more ink than B&W because multiple cartridges are used simultaneously.
Page yield is the estimated number of pages a cartridge can print, typically measured at 5% page coverage.