100 Paper Weight In Gsm

120 gsm text stock divided by 1 5 80 lbs.

100 paper weight in gsm. Use the chart below to compare inkjet paper weight in pounds to the metric gsm grams per square meter measurement. However 90 gsm is not standard so the closest paper conversion is to 100 grams per square meter stock. Gsm bond text book cover bristol index. Weight in this range is similar to card stock or light.

It s thick enough to draw on with pencil but heavy ink or marker may bleed through. While weight and thickness are related you should not use the weight to assume thickness. If 500 sheets of a standard sheet in a category weights 100 lbs then the paper weight basis weight of that type of paper will be 100 lb. 120 140 gsm the weight of your average promotional poster.

The following table shows equivalent weights for different grades of paper. Paper any lighter than 70lb will usually be thin enough to see through to drawings or materials underneath. 75 90 gsm you ll find this weight of paper in sketchpads or notebooks. Here s a quick list of paper weights including grammage gsm.

Paper weight is measured in lbs pounds and gsm grams per square meter. A more worldwide unit of measure gsm is an easy way to quickly compare the weight density of papers. Heavy weight drawing paper bristol multi media papers. Having given an explanation of paper weights used internationally iso 536 and in the us this page covers conversions between weights and stock types used in the us and the weights used internationally.

120 grams per square meter paper conversion translates to 80 lb stock. 70 80 lb approx 100 130 gsm. 90 110 lb approx 180 260 gsm. 60 lb text stock multiplied by 1 5 90 gsm.

Below are tables for each stock type covering the commonly found weights within each stock type and its grammage equivalent. Paper help guide understanding the differences in paper weights. 90 100 gsm this is the weight of most types of household printer paper. Drawing paper suitable for finished artwork in most media.