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Paper Weights Comparison Chart
Different paper types have different weights. Each uses a different basis size sheet. For example, Bond paper weights are based on a 17x22 sheet, making the weight of a ream (500 sheets) equal to 20 lbs, 24 lbs, etc. The most common weights for each paper type are shown in bold.
Bond
(17x22)
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Text
(25x38)
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Cover
(20x26)
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Bristol
(22.5x28.5)
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Index
(25.5x30.5)
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Metric
(g/m2)
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20
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50
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75
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24
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60
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90
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28
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70
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105
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32
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80
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120
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36
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90
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50
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135
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40
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100
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54
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67
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148
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44
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110
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60
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74
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90
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163
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48
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120
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65
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80
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97
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178
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53
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135
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74
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91
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110
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203
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58
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146
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80
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100
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121
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216
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66
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164
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90
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111
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134
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243
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