Brochure printing cost for an 8.5×11 trifold on 100lb gloss book, both sides, at 55printing (July 18, 2026): 100 = $59.94, 500 = $142.79, 1,000 = $171.86, 5,000 = $380.41. A smaller 6×9 trifold is $53.96 at 100 and $113.45 at 500.
- Per piece at 500 (8.5×11): about $0.29.
- Per piece at 5,000: about $0.076.
- Biggest levers: quantity break, flat size, and fold type.
Brochure printing cost by quantity (live prices)
Brochure printing cost is mostly quantity plus flat sheet size. The headline path below is the common sales trifold: 8.5×11 finished flat, 100lb gloss book, color both sides, folded to three panels.
| Quantity | Total | Per brochure |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $59.94 | $0.60 |
| 500 | $142.79 | $0.29 |
| 1,000 | $171.86 | $0.17 |
| 5,000 | $380.41 | $0.076 |
Need a more compact handout? The 6×9 trifold path is $53.96 for 100 and $113.45 for 500 on the same July 18, 2026 verification window. Use 6×9 for trade-show bags and 8.5×11 when each panel must hold a full service menu or map.
Folds: trifold vs other layouts
A trifold divides the 8.5×11 sheet into three panels roughly 3.67 inches wide. Put the strongest offer on the front cover panel, keep the map or pricing table on the inside spread, and reserve the back panel for contact details. Half-fold (4-panel when counted front/back) suits menus and programs; Z-fold works for stepped storytelling. Price differences between fold types are usually smaller than the jump between 100 and 500 pieces, so choose the fold that matches the story before chasing a tiny finishing delta.
Always design on the flat template with fold marks. Text that lands in the fold gutter will disappear on press. The free proof from 55printing shows the folded preview so you can catch panel order mistakes before the full run.
Stock weight and why 100lb gloss book is the default
The live prices above use 100lb gloss book, a coated text weight that folds cleanly and still feels substantial in hand. Heavier cover stocks raise the line item and can crack on tight folds without scoring. Lighter text stocks save a little money but feel more like a flyer than a leave-behind brochure.
For most real estate, clinic, and contractor leave-behinds, stay on the 100lb gloss book path that produced $59.94 / $142.79 / $171.86 / $380.41 for 100 to 5,000 of the 8.5×11 trifold. Upgrade stock only when the piece must survive a wet outdoor booth or match a luxury brand kit.
Worked budgets: open house vs annual leave-behind
Open house weekend (500 of 8.5×11 trifold): $142.79 print line, about $0.29 each. Pair with a small stack of business cards from the same brand kit.
Chamber packet (100 of 6×9 trifold): $53.96 print line. Easy to carry; less panel space than 8.5×11.
Year of trade shows (5,000 of 8.5×11): $380.41 print line, about $0.076 each. Store sealed cartons away from humidity and reorder only when artwork changes.
Configure folds, stock, and quantity on the brochure printing page. Approve the proof before the job releases to press.
Live trifold totals from $59.94 (100) to $380.41 (5,000) on 8.5×11 100lb gloss book.
Brochure printing cost FAQ
How much does brochure printing cost for 100 copies?
At 55printing, 100 pieces of an 8.5×11 trifold on 100lb gloss book (both sides) cost $59.94, or $0.60 each (verified July 18, 2026). The compact 6×9 trifold is $53.96 for 100 copies on the same verification date. Those totals are print-line prices before shipping. For a first brand leave-behind, 100 copies is enough to test panel layout without committing to a 500-piece carton.
How much do 500 brochures cost?
Five hundred 8.5×11 trifold brochures on 100lb gloss book both sides cost $142.79 at 55printing (July 18, 2026), about $0.29 per piece. The 6×9 trifold at 500 copies is $113.45. Compared with 100 pieces at $59.94, the 500-piece 8.5×11 run more than doubles quantity for well under 2.5× the money, which is why most event teams jump to 500 once the proof looks right.
What is the price for 1,000 trifold brochures?
One thousand 8.5×11 trifolds on 100lb gloss book both sides cost $171.86 at 55printing as of July 18, 2026, or about $0.17 each. The step up from 500 copies ($142.79) is only $29.07 for 500 additional brochures. That makes 1,000 the sweet spot when you already know the design works and you have two or three events on the calendar.
How much do 5,000 brochures cost?
Five thousand 8.5×11 trifold brochures on 100lb gloss book both sides cost $380.41 (live July 18, 2026), which is about $0.076 per brochure. Relative to 1,000 copies at $171.86, you add 4,000 pieces for $208.55. Franchise kits, campus orientations, and annual contractor packets usually justify this break. Store cartons flat and reorder only when offers or phone numbers change.
Is a 6×9 brochure cheaper than 8.5×11?
Yes on the verified paths: 6×9 trifold is $53.96 at 100 and $113.45 at 500, while 8.5×11 trifold is $59.94 at 100 and $142.79 at 500 (July 18, 2026). The smaller flat size saves money and bag space, but each panel holds less text and fewer images. Choose 6×9 for simple offers and 8.5×11 when you need a full service menu, floor plan, or multi-column price list.
Does paper stock change brochure printing cost a lot?
Stock is the second lever after quantity. The quoted ladder ($59.94, $142.79, $171.86, $380.41) is locked to 100lb gloss book both sides for 8.5×11 trifold. Moving to heavier cover stocks increases the cart total and may need scoring for clean folds. For most sales leave-behinds, staying on 100lb gloss book keeps the per-piece rate near $0.29 at 500 and $0.076 at 5,000 without feeling flimsy.
What fold should I choose for a service brochure?
Trifold is the default for service menus because it creates six panel faces (front and back of three panels) from one 8.5×11 sheet. At $142.79 for 500 pieces, you get a full cover, a wide inside spread, and a contact panel without paying for a multi-page booklet. Use half-fold when you need larger panels for photos, and keep critical addresses 0.25 inch away from fold lines so type does not land in the gutter.
How long does brochure printing take?
Plan standard production plus shipping: often about 5 to 7 business days in production after proof approval, then ground transit. Rush options appear on the brochure product page when available. Because a 5,000-piece run at $380.41 is a large carton set, confirm the ship date before a trade-show deadline. Approve the folded proof carefully; correcting panel order after printing wastes both the $142.79 (500) and $171.86 (1,000) style budgets.