If you’ve ever tried to place an order for a booklet, brochure, or multipage print project and felt like you were speaking a foreign language—don’t worry, you’re not alone! Terms like pages, leaves, and sides can feel more like assembling furniture than planning a print job. 

At Minuteman Press of Boca Raton, we’re here to break it down in plain English—no jargon, just clarity. Whether you’re in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or anywhere in Palm Beach County, this guide will help you speak “print” with confidence.

What’s a Leaf?

In the world of printing, a leaf is a single sheet of paper. When you flip through a catalog or a booklet, each flip of the page turns one leaf—and because both sides are typically printed on, one leaf gives you two pages.

• 1 Leaf = 2 Pages

What’s a Page?

A page is one printed side of a leaf. For example:

• The front of your flyer = 1 page

• The back = another page

So, an 8-leaf brochure has 16 pages—because both sides are counted. It’s all about the number of reading surfaces.

What’s a Side?

Sometimes used interchangeably with “page,” a side simply refers to any printed surface. One side printed = one page. Both sides printed = two pages.

Even if it’s one sheet of paper, printing on both sides counts as two sides.

So… How Do You Count What You Need?

Here’s the rule of thumb Palm Beach County businesses can rely on:

Count the number of printed pages (or sides). That’s the number we’ll use when preparing your quote, proof, or final order.

Don’t stress about leaves vs. sheets—just focus on the number of sides that will have content, and we’ll handle the rest.

Still Confused? We’ve Got You Covered.

You don’t need to memorize all this print lingo. That’s what we’re here for!

At Minuteman Press of Boca Raton, we help businesses across Palm Beach County make sense of print so your project turns out just the way you envisioned—on time, on budget, and done right.

Have questions about pages, sides, or setting up your next brochure or booklet? Let’s talk! We’re always happy to walk through your project and make sure it’s print-perfect.

Minuteman Press Boca Raton — Your Local Partner in Print & Design Excellence.