Paper Specifications
Paper Weight for Printing​
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To help guide you when you're looking what to print your collateral as we've pulled together a helpful list below:
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Paper Weight is measured in grams per square meter (gsm)
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75-100gsm - standard office printer/photocopier paper
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120gsm - letterheads
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130gsm - used for mass-produced promotional material like direct mail - good for two-sided printed - any less than 130 gsm, you will see through to the print on the other side
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150-200gsm - flyers and brochures and need to be scored if folded
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250 gsm - brochure covers, posters, cards, and booklets - scoring required for folding
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300 gsm - greeting cards and business cards
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​Paper Folding
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Paper Sizes
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The ISO 216 standard defines the A-series paper size as:
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4A0 – 1682 x 2378 mm*
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2A0 – 1189 x 1682 mm*
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A0 – 841 x 1189 mm*
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A1 – 594 x 841 mm
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A2 – 420 x 594 mm
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A3 – 297 x 420 mm
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A4 – 210 x 297 mm
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A5 – 148 x 210 mm
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A6 – 105 x 148 mm
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A7 – 74 x 105 mm
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A8 – 52 x 74 mm
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A9 – 37 x 52 mm
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A10 – 26 x 37 mm
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