Basis Weight Conversion

Enter known weight and area then click 'convert'...
choose the correct unit of weight and area conversion from below.
Weight  
Area  
     
  • If your sample is thinner than 12 points, use basis weight (paper)
  • If your sample is thicker than 12 points, use basis weight (paperboard)
  • The grammage are the same for both paper and paperboard
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    Basis weight (paper)   lb/3000 ft^2
    Basis weight (paperboard)   lb/1000 ft^2
    Grammage   g/m^2

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