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44 U.S. paper grades
Common paper grades and basis weights
The following table helps clarify differences in weights among paper
grades. Note the difference in basic size for each grade, which affects
the weight of 500 sheets of that grade.
Note The specifications in the following table are general and may not be
optimal for your HP LaserJet printer. Refer to the documentation that
came with your HP LaserJet printer.
Paper grade Basic size Basic area Factor
Equivalent basis
weights (example)
Bond 432 by 559 mm
(17 by 22 in)
.241 m
2
(374.0 sq. in)
1.00 24# bond
Text 635 by 965 mm
(25 by 38 in)
.613 m
2
(950.0 sq. in)
2.54 61# text
Book (coated or
uncoated)
635 by 965 mm
(25 by 38 in)
.613 m
2
(950.0 sq. in)
2.54 61# book
Cover 508 by 660 mm
(20 by 26 in)
.335 m
2
(520.0 sq. in)
1.39 33# cover
Bristol 571 by 724 mm
(22.5 by 28.5 in)
.414 m
2
(641.25 sq. in)
1.71 41# bristol
Index 648 by 775 mm
(25.5 by 30.5 in)
.502 m
2
(777.75 sq. in)
2.08 50# index
Tag 610 by 910 mm
(24 by 36 in)
.557 m
2
(864.0 sq. in)
2.31 55# tag
Metric weight none none 3.76 90 g/m
2