What does A4 80gsm mean?
Grams per square metre
This stands for ‘Grams per square metre’ and means exactly that ie how many grams a single sheet of paper weighs measuring 1m x 1m. Common paper weights in cut sheets are: 80gsm.
What is 80 gms 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/m2 in most day to day use.
Is 80 GSM paper good for printing?
80 gsm A4 Paper 80 gsm is the standard weight for your printing needs. It’s weight is ideal for printing as it has just the right thickness considering the fact anything above that, for instance 120 gsm and above would be more suited for distributional material like flyers and business cards.
Is 80 GSM paper thick?
80 gsm is ideal for forms, letters and handouts. Standard home/office printing paper thickness. 90 gsm is widely used as office paper. 90gsm is our lowest white paper thickness, commonly used for black and white printing.
How much does 80gsm A4 paper weigh?
5g
Weights are easy to calculate as well: a standard A4 sheet made from 80gsm paper weighs 5g (as it is 1⁄16 of an A0 page, measuring 1m²), allowing one to easily compute the weight—and associated postage rate—by counting the number of sheets used.
What is heavyweight paper?
Heavyweight 90-105lb (217-284gsm) Cover The heavy weight category consists of card stocks ranging from 90-105lb (217-284gsm) Cover. Thick, heavy sheets that are able to stand on their own, this collection is perfect for invitations, business cards, and promo pieces.
What is GSM A4 paper?
A4 size papers weigh roughly between 70gsm and 80 gsm.
What is the difference between 80gsm and 90gsm paper?
80gsm paper – suitable for everyday printing needs. 90gsm paper – provides better quality colour prints but is also suitable for general office use. 120gsm paper – again is suitable for letterheads as well as documents for presentations.