What Weight Do I Need?

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PAPER WEIGHTS

  • 35-60gsm Newspaper

  • 70-100gsm Office Printer Paper

  • 100-140gsm Heavy Paper

  • 150-200gsm Heavy Paper/Light Card

  • 200-230gsm Lightweight Card

  • 240-290gsm Card

  • 300-350gsm Heavyweight Card

Converting Pounds to GSM

TEXT PAPER = PAPER

  • 1 lb = 1.48 gsm

  • Equation is:

  • 80lbs = 80 x 1.48 = 118.4

  • Round up or down to nearest gsm

  • YOU NEED 120gsm PAPER

COVER PAPER = CARD

  • 1 lb = 2.708 gsm

  • Equation is:

  • 80lbs = 80 x 2.708 = 216.64

  • Round up or down to nearest gsm

  • YOU NEED 220gsm CARD

Reverse Formula to Convert GSM to Pounds

  • Text Paper/Paper = Divide GSM by 1.48

  • Cover Paper/Card = Divide GSM by 2.708

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