Paper Weight Chart

Paper Weight GSM | thickness mm | Description |
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80 GSM | ≈0.1mm | Most often found in your everyday copy machine. |
90 GSM | ≈0.12mm | Generally multipurpose paper used in the office printer. Also the most popular business letterhead or stationary weight. |
120 GSM | ≈0.156mm | Perfect weight for letter drops and marketing materials. Excellent for Flyer |
150 GSM | ≈0.185mm | Often considered the lightest of the cardstocks, great for self mailers, Flyers, Take-Out Menu etc. |
170 GSM | ≈0.195mm | A light-medium weight srock. This is the perfect material for Flyer and Brochure |
200 GSM | ≈0.228mm | A medium weight paper usually used for premium Flyer and marketing material |
250 GSM | ≈0.25mm | A medium weight paper usually used for premium Flyer and marketing material such as Brochure, Booklet |
300 GSM | ≈0.35mm | A heavy weight paper most often used as Postcard, Invitaion Card, Menu occasionally Flyer |
350 GSM | ≈0.42mm | A super heavy weight paper most often used as Business Card, Invitation Card, Postcard. This stock can used for Booklet & Magazine covers and Bookmark |