Index grade
140 lb index paper
140 lb index paper is about 253 g/m². Equivalent to 67.3 lb bond / writing. Paperback covers, postcards, greeting cards, folders. Basis weight is measured on 500 sheets of 25.5 x 30.5 in.
253.1 g/m²grammage
≈ 316 µmthickness (uncoated)
Same paper in other grades
| Grade | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Bond / Writing | 67.3 lb |
| Text / Book / Offset | 171 lb |
| Cover | 93.6 lb |
| Bristol | 115.4 lb |
| Newsprint / Tag | 155.5 lb |
Typical uses
Paperback covers, postcards, greeting cards, folders. Light card: most paperback covers are printed on roughly 220–270 g/m² cover stock.
See the closest metric weight: 250 gsm.