Our paper weight chart to converts any weight to bond offset cover index points caliper millimeters and metric.
Bond paper weight.
One rule of thumb to follow is.
An uncut sheet of bond paper is 17 x 22 inches while an uncut sheet of cover paper is 20 x 26 inches.
Perfect weight for brochures and presentations.
It is important to note that the basic sheet size is not the same.
What is the right paper weight.
The most common paper weight today is 20 lb.
Basis weight the basis weight of a paper is the designated fixed weight of 500 sheets measured in pounds in that paper s basic sheet size.
Most often found in your everyday copy machine.
Learn about the thinnest and thickest papers.
End the paper weight confusion once and for all.
Also the most popular business letterhead or stationary weight.
The heavier the basic weight the thicker the sheet.
In general fine business papers printer papers and personal stationery range in weight from 20 lb.
7 70lb book text offset jump to 28 70lb text.
The thicker the sheet the more impressive it feels.
If 500 sheets of bond paper 17 x 22 inches weigh 20 lbs then a ream of paper cut to letter size will be labeled as 20 lb.