Use our calculator to calculate paper weight below.
In order from lightest weight to heaviest!
| GSM | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | 20lb bond/50lb text | Most often found in your everyday copy machine. Paper Meter 1 |
| 90 | 24lb bond/60lb text | Generally multipurpose paper used in the office printer. Also the most popular business letterhead or stationary weight. Paper Meter 2 |
| 105 | 28lb bond/70lb text | Perfect weight for brochures and presentations. Excellent for 2-sided printing with minimal show through. Paper Meter 3 |
| 120 | 32lb bond/80lb text |
Perfect weight for brochures and presentations. Excellent for 2-sided printing with minimal show through, while being slightly heavier than the 28lb.
Paper Meter 4
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| 147 | 67lb Bristol | Often considered the lightest of the cardstocks, great for self mailers with a flexible "soft feel" quick drying surface. Paper Meter 5 |
| 163 | 90lb index | A durable cardstock with a smooth, hard surface for medium applications. Paper Meter 6 |
| 176 | 65lb cover | A sturdy stock with a superb "soft feel" fast drying surface. Great for postcards, menus and posters. Paper Meter 6 |
| 199 | 110lb index |
Both 90 and 110lb index are the common weights for tabs, dividers and manila folders. The average weight of an index card for heavier applications
Paper Meter 6
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| 216 | 80lb cover |
A heavy cardstock, your most conventional business card weight. Available in a wide variety of textures and finishes. This sheet is printed on 80lb cover. Paper Meter 8
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| 255 | 140lb index | For super heavy weight applications. Paper Meter 10 |
| 271 | 100lb cover | A noticeably heavier cardstock often used for flat cards or invitations. Paper Meter Weight 10 |