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Is Paper Weight The Same As Thickness?
Even though papers might have the same GSM (grams per square meter) weight, they can appear different in thickness due to variations in paper density, texture, and composition; essentially, some papers might have more air pockets or looser fibers, making them feel thicker even if they weigh the same as a denser paper with the same GSM value.
The two different types of paper with the same GSM would only have the same thickness if they had the same density. For example, these two materials don’t have the same density even though they’re both 300 GSM.Key points to remember
GSM measures weight, not thickness
While GSM is often used as a reference for thickness, it only indicates the paper’s weight per square meter, not its actual physical thickness.
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Density plays a role
A paper with a higher density will feel thicker than a paper with a lower density even if they have the same GSM.
Paper type impacts the texture
Textured papers like recycled stock often feel bulkier due to air pockets between fibers, even if their GSM is the same as a smooth paper.
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