GSM means grams per square meter in measurement. It is the measure of the weight and type
When speaking of paper, gsm refers to grams per square meter. The heavier a paper, generally, the thicker it is. 250 gsm paper is approximately 0.248 mm thick.
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The thickness of paper in grams per square meter (GSM) can vary based on the type and density of the paper. However, a general rule of thumb is that 70 GSM paper is approximately 0.1 mm thick, which translates to about 100 microns. Therefore, 70 GSM paper is roughly 100 microns thick.
A typical A4 paper is approximately 0.1 mm (100 microns) thick. The weight of the paper does not directly correlate with its thickness as it depends on factors like density and composition. A 130 gsm A4 paper would be slightly thicker than a standard 80 gsm A4 paper, but the exact thickness would vary depending on the specific properties of the paper.
GSM in relation to paper - is the weight in Grammes of one Square Metre. For example - 'regular' A4 copier paper is usually 70 GSM. Craft paper such as origami paper (for folding into models) is usually much lighter at around 40 GSM, or sheets of card is normally 120 GSM
120 lb paper is typically around 0.003 inches (0.076 mm) thick. The weight of paper is a measurement of its density, not its thickness, so the thickness can vary depending on the type of paper and its composition.
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GSM is short form of 'Grams per Square Meter'. Quite simply, it allows print buyers and print suppliers to know exactly about the quality of paper that is being ordered. The higher the GSM number, the heavier the paper.
Tracing paper typically ranges from 25 to 100 gsm (grams per square meter), with thickness varying accordingly. On average, tracing paper is around 0.003 to 0.005 inches thick.
GSM stands for Grammes per Square Metre - and is how the quality of paper is measured. Normal office paper is either 60 or 80 grammes - good quality paper would be 100 to 120 grammes. Actually, it is how the THICKNESS of paper is measured, in a roundabout way. The more paper weighs, the thicker it is.
The lowest paper GSM (grams per square meter) typically starts around 30-40 GSM, which is used for very lightweight applications like tissue paper or some specialty printing papers. However, standard printing papers generally range from 70 to 120 GSM. Papers below 30 GSM are quite fragile and are seldom used for typical printing or writing purposes.
The unit 'gsm' stands for 'grams per square meter', which means that a 130 gsm paper is heavier than an 80 gsm paper. Whether the 130 gsm is thicker depends on the type of paper. However, 130 gsm of the same paper stock would obviously be thicker.