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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