Paper Card Weights

This sheet is printed on 80lb cover. Both 90 and 110lb index are the common weights for tabs dividers and manila folders.

Printing Paper Weight Thickness Conversions Guide Printed

Medium weight papers commonly used by crafters are called cover weight.

Paper card weights. The average weight of an index card for heavier applications. They are like a standard greeting card they range from 65 to 80 pound cover. Popular card stock paper options.

89lb cover etc. 92lb cover etc. A heavy cardstock your most conventional business card weight.

Should be scored before folding. 65 lb cover weight 176 gsm card stock is used in cases where you would need a lighter weight card. Medium weight paper 170 216 gsm like your average greeting card.

Light weight paper up to 169 gsm like ordinary paper only a little heavier a lot prettier. Typically used for business cards etc. Typically used as light weight business cards door hangers post cards etc.

If you re an avid card maker and love using heavy embellishments you may prefer to use a heavier weight cardstock to ensure your design can stand up under the strain. Print in most home printers. Hopefully by now this is starting to make sense.

Common paper weights range from 80gsm to 170gsm anything above is entering the card weight region. However if you d prefer to incorporate fun little paper decorations a lighter weight may be more ideal. 100 lb cover weight 270 gsm card stock begins to get into the heavier weight card.

110lb cover etc. 80 lb cover weight 216 gsm card stock is our most commonly used card stock. Typically used as light weight business cards greeting cards post cards etc.

Pick the right pound thickness for business cards greeting cards invitations 1. Heavy weight paper 217 284 gsm like a. 105lb cover etc.

Available in a wide variety of textures and finishes.

Hamilco White Cardstock Thick Paper C 8 1 2 X 11 Blank Heavy