Standard Paper Sizes
|
Metric Name |
Metric Size |
U.S. Equivalent |
|
U.S. Name |
U.S. Size |
Metric Equivalent |
Grams to US paper grade conversion
| Grammes/Metre2 (GSM) | Paper Grade (LBS.) |
| 44 gsm | 30 lb. text |
| 59 gsm | 16 lb. bond, 40 lb. text |
| 67 gsm | 45 lb. text |
| 89 gsm | 24 lb. bond, 60 lb. text |
| 104 gsm | 70 lb. text |
| 118 gsm | 80 lb. text |
| 148 gsm | 67 lb. bristol, 100 lb. text |
| 162 gsm | 60 lb. cover |
| 163 gsm | 90 lb. index |
| 176 gsm | 65 lb. cover |
| 178 gsm | 80 lb. bristol |
| 199 gsm | 110 lb. index |
| 216 gsm | 80 lb. cover |
| 219 gsm | 100 lb. bristol |
| 253 gsm | 140 lb. index |
| 263 gsm | 120 lb. bristol |
| 270 gsm | 100 lb. cover |
| 307 gsm | 140 lb. bristol |
| 308 gsm | 170 lb. index |
| 325 gsm | 120 lb. cover |