What is the heaviest cardstock you can buy?
The thickest of thick, 110lb and up extra heavy card stock is anything ≥ 110lb (≥ 284gsm) Cover.
What does the LB mean on cardstock?
Paper weight, also known as BASIS WEIGHT is measured in pounds per 500 sheets within it’s category. If 500 sheets of a standard sheet in a category weights 100 lbs., then the paper weight / basis weight of that type of paper will be 100 lb.
What is considered heavy cardstock?
That said, heavy papers typically start at 80 lbs and up, and bond paper, for example, can be as light as 20 lbs or as heavy as 72 lbs. Generally, for invitation cardstock, you don’t want to go any lighter than 53 lbs, but thicker cardstock will look and feel more formal and elegant.
What is the sturdiest cardstock?
Best Heavy Weight Card Stock
- TOP 1. Neenah Paper Exact Index. Neenah Paper Exact Index.
- TOP 2. Hamilco White Cardstock Thick Paper 8 1/2 x 11″ Heavy Weight 120 lb Cover Card Stock.
- TOP 3. Hamilco White Cardstock Scrapbook Paper 12×12 Heavy Weight 100 lb Cover Card stock.
What paper is 80lbs?
The 80 lb text paper, equivalent to 118 gsm, is often used to convert fine envelopes. Envelopes converted from 80 lb text are much more substantial and are often used for DIY invitations, especially wedding invitations.
How do I know the weight of my cardstock?
How to Measure the Thickness of Cardstock
- Check the points on the card stock label — you may find a card stock point abbreviated as “pt.” Every point equals . 001 inch.
- Divide the points by 1,000 to find the thickness or caliper.
- Convert cover weight to points if the card stock label lists cover weight.
What cardstock do you use for greeting cards?
Usually, 350 gsm card stock is considered the best paper weight for printing greeting cards.
What’s the difference between 80 lb and 80 lb cardstock?
In case you hadn’t guessed yet, 80 lb cardstock is a different animal from 80 lb printer paper. The truth is, the type of paper can significantly change what the weight means. Cardstock is thicker than regular printer paper but thinner and more flexible than cardboard, sort of a happy medium between the two.
How much does a piece of white cardstock weigh?
Our white cardstock comes in the following weights: 1 65 lb 2 67 lb 3 80 lb 4 100 lb 5 110 lb 6 130 lb 7 160 lb
How is the weight of Uncut cardstock calculated?
That’s because weight in pounds isn’t calculated by the ream, but rather by the weight of the uncut paper. So, if 500 sheets of uncut cardstock weigh 65 lbs, it’s called 65 lb stock. Point is calculated by the thousandths of an inch thickness of sheets of paper.
What is the weight of discount card stock?
Discount Card Stock now available in sturdy, heavyweight options. This double thick card stock is tough and will work for all projects needing a substantial weight card stock. Our extra thick card stock varies in weights from 120 lb cover (325 gsm) up to 236 lb cover weight.