Paper Weights

Paper weight is measured in Grammes per Square Metre (gsm). Below is a rough guide to paper weights:

Please note that coated paper types are usually thinner than equivalent uncoated paper weights.

Our recommendations for standard leaflets printed both sides:
on uncoated paper: 100gsm
on coated (e.g. glossy paper): 150gsm

Paper and Board can also measured by thickness.
Thickness is usually measured in microns.
1,000 microns = 1mm.