Text / Book / Offset grade
70 lb text paper
70 lb text paper is about 104 g/m². Equivalent to 27.6 lb bond / writing. Premium book text, letterhead, colour interiors. Basis weight is measured on 500 sheets of 25 x 38 in.
103.6 g/m²grammage
≈ 130 µmthickness (uncoated)
Same paper in other grades
| Grade | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Bond / Writing | 27.6 lb |
| Cover | 38.3 lb |
| Index | 57.3 lb |
| Bristol | 47.3 lb |
| Newsprint / Tag | 63.7 lb |
Typical uses
Premium book text, letterhead, colour interiors. Heavier text paper with better opacity — good for illustrated or colour books.
See the closest metric weight: 105 gsm.