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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