Nov
21
Understanding paper weight has been a real challenge for many. I had to research and here are my results:
- There are different categories of papers:
Ultralight weight paper: From 20 to 45 gr. Ex: Glassine paper.
Light weight paper: From 20 to 45 gr. Ex: Bond paper, origami paper.
Medium weight paper: From 85 to 160 gr. This is also known as Text weight paper. Ex: resume papers.
Heavy weight paper: From 160 to 300 or + gr. This includes 65 lb Cover paper, 90 lb watercolor paper, Tag Stock, Index. - When you buy paper, see if this paper belongs to a certain category: Bond, Cover, Bristol, Tag or Index. Then, look for its weight in lb. or gr. Here is a table with the equivalence in pounds and grams. You can also download it and print it for your information.
Click here to download a PDF file of the chart.
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