

If you’re the type of person that likes to understand how things work, you’ll want to learn about both. Which system you use depends on your country. Unfortunately, there isn’t just one scale there are two systems used to measure paper weight. What is the scale used to determine paper weight? How can it be? To answer this common question, we’re going to explain the standards used to attribute paper weight (also referred to as paper density–the mass of the product per unit of area). So naturally, there is concern when a thick card stock and a thinner, lighter sheet are both listed at 80lbs. When it comes to paper weight, our customers are generally concerned with paper thickness, how it feels in their hands, and whether or not they will be able to print the paper at home. How can a heavier card stock and a lighter paper both weigh 80lbs? To answer this common question and clear things up, we’re going to explain the standards used to attribute paper weight (also referred to as paper density, the mass of the product per unit of area) in this easy to follow video and article below.

Paper weight can be a little bit confusing. When it comes to specialty paper & paper weight, our customers are generally concerned with paper thickness, how it feels in their hands, and whether or not they will be able to print the paper at home.
