One rule of thumb to follow is.
Bond paper weight.
Basis weight the basis weight of a paper is the designated fixed weight of 500 sheets measured in pounds in that paper s basic sheet size.
7 70lb book text offset jump to 28 70lb text.
The most common paper weight today is 20 lb.
The heavier the basic weight the thicker the sheet.
Generally multipurpose paper used in the office printer.
End the paper weight confusion once and for all.
It is important to note that the basic sheet size is not the same.
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If 500 sheets of bond paper 17 x 22 inches weigh 20 lbs then a ream of paper cut to letter size will be labeled as 20 lb.
Perfect weight for brochures and presentations.
What is the right paper weight.
In general fine business papers printer papers and personal stationery range in weight from 20 lb.
The most common sizes some of which you may recognize are bond text book cover index and tag.
Also the most popular business letterhead or stationary weight.
An uncut sheet of bond paper is 17 x 22 inches while an uncut sheet of cover paper is 20 x 26 inches.
The thicker the sheet the more impressive it feels.