There are two main paper weight metrics.

US to International Paper Weights - Equivalent Weights & Conversions

The European paper weight system is much simpler and standardised across all paper and card types. The majority of paper suppliers online understand the importance of sending out samples and will be happy to do so.

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Bulk Cardstock Paper - LCI Paper

A Handy Reference for Paper Weights gsm: Tissue-like paper gsm: Heavier quality paper or light cardstock. Lighter than average greeting card weight and heavier than everyday printer paper. Suitable for many but not all home printers.

Average cardstock and comparable to a greeting card in weight. Suitable for less home printers but order a sample and test to check.

Suitable for covers for presentations, business cards, invitation backing and professional jobs but generally not suitable for home printers. It would be advisable that if you want to print onto this you have the paper delivered to a professional printer.

Approximately as thick as the card that makes up a cereal box. Twitter Facebook Tumblr Google Pinterest Pocket. Mobile Storage Area For Your Home — Think Inside The Box. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Email required Address never made public.

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