Print glossary
GSM
GSM, grams per square meter, is a paper weight measure that compares directly across all paper grades.
Approximate equivalents: 100 lb text is about 148 gsm, 80 lb cover about 216 gsm and 100 lb cover about 270 gsm. A higher gsm is always a heavier sheet.
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