What are the grades of paper and the basis weight of each ?
Weight of a paper is determined by the mass of 500 standard-sized sheets in pounds. Following are the different grades of paper and their particular basis weights. 1. Cover: It is used for postcards, book covers, and business cards. It may be coated or uncoated. It comes in 60#, 65#, 80# or 100# weights. 2. Text: It is a high-quality sheet. Its weight ranges from 60# to 100#, but general weights are 70# or 80# 3. Bond: Used for quick printing jobs. Generally reserved for letterheads, business forms etc. It comes in 16# for forms, 20# for copying, and 24# for stationary.
The standard weight of a paper is defined by the weight of 500 standard-sized sheets in pounds. These are the different grades of paper and their respective basis weights. Bond : Usually reserved for letterheads, business forms, and quick printing jobs. 16# for forms, 20# for copying, and 24# for stationary. Text: A high-quality sheet with a lot of texture. Ranges in weight from 60# to 100#, but the most common weights are 70# or 80# Uncoated Book: The most common sheet for offset printing. Usually a 50# to 70# stock. Coated Book: A glossy sheet that yields vivid colors and excellent reproduction. Generally goes from 30# to 70# for web, 60# to 110# for sheet fed. Cover: Used for book covers, postcards, and business cards. Coated or uncoated. Come in 60#, 65#, 80# or 100# weights.
