Index grade
90 lb index paper
90 lb index paper is about 163 g/m². Equivalent to 43.3 lb bond / writing. Posters, brochure covers, photo books, art prints. Basis weight is measured on 500 sheets of 25.5 x 30.5 in.
162.7 g/m²grammage
≈ 203 µmthickness (uncoated)
Same paper in other grades
| Grade | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Bond / Writing | 43.3 lb |
| Text / Book / Offset | 109.9 lb |
| Cover | 60.2 lb |
| Bristol | 74.2 lb |
| Newsprint / Tag | 100 lb |
Typical uses
Posters, brochure covers, photo books, art prints. Heavy text weight; folds may need scoring on coated stock.
See the closest metric weight: 157 gsm.