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Specifications, U.S. paper grades, Common paper grades and basis weights

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4 Specifications This appendix provides paper specifications. ● U.S. paper grades ● Common paper grades and basis weights ● Weight equivalence table ● Standard media sizes used in laser printers ● Comparisons of paper smoothness U.S. paper grades The U.S. paper-grading system defines the sizes and weights of different grades of paper. The U.S. paper-grading system has evolved through custom and usage, resulting in similar papers having differently stated weights. For example, a 24-lb bond paper is exactly the same weight as a 60-lb book paper, or a 60-lb text, or a 33-lb cover. This is because basis weight is defined as the weight of 500 sheets of paper cut to basic size. The basic size for bond, book/text, cover, index, bristol, and tag are all different, so the given weights for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is virtually identical. Common paper grades and basis weights This table identifies the basis weights for common paper grades. The basic size for each paper grade is unique, which affects the weight. Paper grade Bond Text Book (coated or uncoated) Cover Bristol Basic size Basic area 17 by 22 inches (432 by 374.0 sq. inches (.241 559 mm) m2) 25 by 38 inches (635 by 950.0 sq. inches (.613 965 mm) m2) 25 by 38 inches (635 by 950.0 sq. inches (.613 965 mm) m2) 20 by 26 inches (508 by 520.0 sq. inches (.335 660 mm) m2) 22.5 by 28.5 inches (571 641.25 sq. inches (.414 by 724 mm) m2) Factor 1.00 2.54 2.54 1.39 1.71 Equivalent basis weights (example) 24-lb bond 61-lb text 61-lb book 33-lb cover 41-lb Bristol ENWW 35

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Specifications
This appendix provides paper specifications.
●
U.S. paper grades
●
Common paper grades and basis weights
●
Weight equivalence table
●
Standard media sizes used in laser printers
●
Comparisons of paper smoothness
U.S. paper grades
The U.S. paper-grading system defines the sizes and weights of different grades of paper.
The U.S. paper-grading system has evolved through custom and usage, resulting in similar papers having
differently stated weights. For example, a 24-lb bond paper is exactly the same weight as a 60-lb book paper, or
a 60-lb text, or a 33-lb cover. This is because basis weight is defined as the weight of 500 sheets of paper cut to
basic size. The basic size for bond, book/text, cover, index, bristol, and tag are all different, so the given weights
for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is virtually identical.
Common paper grades and basis weights
This table identifies the basis weights for common paper grades. The basic size for each paper grade is unique,
which affects the weight.
Paper grade
Basic size
Basic area
Factor
Equivalent basis weights
(example)
Bond
17 by 22 inches (432 by
559 mm)
374.0 sq. inches (.241
m
2
)
1.00
24-lb bond
Text
25 by 38 inches (635 by
965 mm)
950.0 sq. inches (.613
m
2
)
2.54
61-lb text
Book (coated or
uncoated)
25 by 38 inches (635 by
965 mm)
950.0 sq. inches (.613
m
2
)
2.54
61-lb book
Cover
20 by 26 inches (508 by
660 mm)
520.0 sq. inches (.335
m
2
)
1.39
33-lb cover
Bristol
22.5 by 28.5 inches (571
by 724 mm)
641.25 sq. inches (.414
m
2
)
1.71
41-lb Bristol
ENWW
35