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What is the difference between 80gsm and 100gsm paper?
It is great to write on. There are two main thickness’ of bond paper, 80gsm and 100gsm. Most home printers will print on 80gsm bond, but we much prefer to print on 100gsm bond stock, which is a little thicker, and gives a much more executive feel to the work.
How many GSM is 100lb cover?
270 gsm
Common Paper Mistake…
| STANDARD BASIS WEIGHT | GRAMMAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| 13) | 140lb Index | 255 gsm |
| 14) | 65lb Cover jump to 65lb Cover | 175 gsm |
| 15) | 80lb Cover jump to 80lb Cover | 215 gsm |
| 16) | 100lb Cover jump to 100lb Cover | 270 gsm |
What is the GSM of 80 lb cover?
216 gsm
80 lb Cover Weight/ 216 gsm card stock is our most commonly used card stock. It is a medium weight card stock that will go through almost any type of printer.
What thickness is 100gsm?
125mic
| Uncoated Paper (also referred to as Bond, Offset or Laser) | |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thickness |
| 100gsm | 125mic |
| 120gsm | 150mic |
| 140gsm | 175mic |
Is GSM and G m2 the same?
GSM or g/m2 is a measurement of print media thickness. Short for grams per square metre, the higher the GSM value, the thicker the media.
What’s the difference between 80gsm and 100gsm paper?
An A0 sheet of 80gsm paper will weigh 80 grams, an A0 sheet of 100gsm paper will weigh 100 grams and so on. Note gsm is commonly used rather than g/m 2 in most day to day use. This came about because of the inability of early computer packages to display superscripted characters – especially stock control, accounting and invoicing systems.
Which is the heavier weight 80gsm or 90gsm?
Paper that is used in offices is usually between 70gsm and 80gsm, with 80gsm being the most commonly found weight. Some accountants and solicitors use heavier weight paper ranging from 90gsm to 120gsm for formal correspondance. Above 120gsm come various thicknesses of card with 160gsm and 200gsm being most commonly used for file dividers.
What makes a 100gsm paper thicker than a micron?
This is where things can get confusing because GSM and Microns are not necessarily directly proportionate to each other. For example, one brand of 100gsm paper can be thicker (in Microns) than another paper of the same weight (in GSM) due to the type of wood pulp it’s made from or ‘bulking’ methods used in its construction.
How is 24lb bond similar to 80gsm A4?
This makes it very similar to the 80gsm A4 paper that is most common in the UK and the rest of Europe. 24lb and 28lb Bond stock is very similar to the 90gsm and 110gsm paper often used by lawyers and accountants in the UK for formal correspondance.