Manga Panel Layout & Koma Grid Calculator
The Manga Panel Layout Calculator generates print-accurate comic page grids and calculates vertical webtoon scroll pacing in real time. Choose from Shonen Diagonal Action, Classic 4-Koma, Shojo Emotional Spread, or 6-Panel Seinen Cinematic templates, customize gutter widths and diagonal slant angles, and export clean SVG or PNG page templates.
1. Koma Geometry & Trim Specs
Webtoon Vertical Scroll Pacing Calculator
2. Live Koma Grid Template (5 Panels)
Dashed orange border indicates 300 DPI trim bleed boundary
Pass this 5-panel Koma grid & reading direction directly into TextToManga Studio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the standard gutter widths between panels in professional manga? expand_more
Japanese tankobon manga typically uses wider horizontal gutters (3mm to 5mm, or ~24-36px at 300 DPI) between rows and narrower vertical gutters (1.5mm to 2mm, or ~12-18px) between panels in the same row to guide the reader's eye naturally.
How does Ki-Sho-Ten-Ketsu work in a 4-Koma manga layout? expand_more
Ki-Sho-Ten-Ketsu is the classic 4-panel narrative structure: Panel 1 (Ki) establishes the scene, Panel 2 (Sho) develops the action, Panel 3 (Ten) introduces an unexpected twist, and Panel 4 (Ketsu) delivers the punchline or resolution.
Why do Shonen battle manga use diagonal panel borders? expand_more
Angled panel gutters (typically 8 to 18 degrees) disrupt static horizontal symmetry, creating visual speed, kinetic tension, and directional momentum during sword slashes, explosions, and high-speed chases.
How much vertical whitespace (scroll gap) should go between webtoon panels? expand_more
Standard mobile webtoons use 150px to 250px of vertical margin for normal conversation beats, 400px to 600px for dramatic time pauses, and 800px to 1,200px of gradient or black space before a major cliffhanger reveal.
Can I export these panel grids as templates for Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, or KDP? expand_more
Yes. You can download both vector SVG and high-resolution 300 DPI PNG templates with bleed guides and panel numbering, or click 'Use Layout in Manga Studio' to generate AI artwork directly inside the layout.