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A Guide to Paper Sizes and Paper Weights in Printing
This document provides information on common paper sizes and weights used in printing. It lists various standard paper sizes from A0 to A7 in both European and US dimensions that are suitable for different print applications like posters, flyers, brochures and books. The document also outlines common paper weight ranges in grams per square meter (gsm) for different types of paper and print jobs, from light weight papers below 55 gsm to heavier papers over 300 gsm used for items like business cards, invitations and brochure covers. Sources for the paper size and weight data are referenced.
A Guide to Paper Sizes and Paper Weights in Printing
- 1. A GUIDE TOPAPER SIZES AND PAPER WEIGHTS IN PRINTING
- 2. Prints have awide variety of weights and sizes that suit the proper needs of companies and corporations. Prices vary to what sizes are being used and what items are trying to be made, as well as the weight of the paper and what paperstock you fell is most apropriate for you.
- 3. SIZES A0 A1 A2 A3 European: 841mm x1189mm U.S.: 33.1in x 46.8in (Adhesive, Vinyl Banners, Large Format Poster) European: 594mm x 841mm U.S.: 23.4in x 33.1in (Adhesive, Vinyl, Wall Planners) European: 420mm x 594mm U.S.: 16.5in x 23.4in (Adhesive, Vinyl, Posters) European: 297mm x 420mm U.S.: 11.7in x 16.5in (Posters, Menus)
- 4. A4 A5 A6 A7 BC European: 210mm x297mm U.S.: 8.3in x 11.7in (Booklets, Brochures, Letterheads, Magazines) European: 148mm x 210mm U.S.: 5.8in x 8.3in (Booklets, Brochures, Flyers, Leaflets) European: 105mm x 148mm U.S.: 4.1in x 5.8in (Flyers, Leaflets, Postcards) European: 74mm x 105mm U.S.: 2.9in x 4.1in (Small Flyers, Small Leaflets, Tickets) European: 85mm x 55mm U.S.: 3.5in x 2in (Bussiness Cards)
- 5. WEIGHTS 10-35gsm 35-55gsm 70-100gsm 110-120gsm Toilet Paper Newspaper Standard OfficePaper Inside of Books Magazine Standard Stationary Letterheads Compliment Slips
- 6. 130-170gsm 170-200gsm 200-250gsm Posters Flyers Brochures Pages Folded Leaflets BrochureCovers Brochure Magazine Covers Premium Flyers
- 7. 300-350gsm 400gsm 540 gsm Standard BusinessCards Thick Business Cards Invitations Luxury Double Thick Business Cards
- 8. SOURCES: - https://www.digitalprinting.co.uk/blog/infographic-guide-page-sizes-paper-weights-print/ - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/298011700324568152 -http://www.papersizes.org/a-paper-sizes.htm
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