Understanding paper weight is essential for choosing the right packaging material. This chart covers the most common weights used in custom packaging, from lightweight tissue wraps to heavy-duty corrugated board.
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Cardboard (SBS / C1S / C2S)
Solid Bleached Sulfate board. Smooth, white surface ideal for retail packaging and cosmetic boxes.
| Points (pt) | GSM | Lbs (per ream) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 250 gsm | 65 lb | Folding cartons, lightweight boxes |
| 12 pt | 300 gsm | 80 lb | Standard packaging, product boxes |
| 14 pt | 350 gsm | 90 lb | Premium retail boxes, cosmetics |
| 16 pt | 400 gsm | 100 lb | Sturdy product packaging |
| 18 pt | 450 gsm | 110 lb | Heavy-duty retail, electronics |
| 24 pt | 600 gsm | 150 lb | Rigid setup boxes, luxury packaging |
Kraft Board
Natural brown paperboard. Eco-friendly, strong, and perfect for sustainable packaging.
| Points (pt) | GSM | Lbs | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 pt | 300 gsm | 80 lb | Light kraft boxes, sleeves |
| 24 pt | 400 gsm | 100 lb | Standard kraft packaging |
| 30 pt | 500 gsm | 130 lb | Sturdy kraft mailers |
| 36 pt | 600 gsm | 150 lb | Heavy kraft boxes |
Corrugated Board
Fluted cardboard for shipping and protective packaging. Measured by flute type, not points.
| Flute | Thickness | Flutes/ft | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-Flute | 1.5mm (1/16") | 90 | Retail boxes, pizza boxes, displays |
| B-Flute | 3.0mm (1/8") | 47 | Die-cut boxes, inner packaging |
| C-Flute | 4.0mm (5/32") | 39 | Shipping boxes (most common) |
| A-Flute | 5.0mm (3/16") | 33 | Heavy-duty shipping, fragile items |
| BC-Flute | 6.5mm (1/4") | -- | Double-wall, heavy products |
Rigid Board (Chipboard)
Thick, non-folding board for luxury packaging, phone boxes, and premium gift sets.
| Thickness | GSM | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0mm | 600 gsm | Light rigid boxes, jewelry |
| 1.5mm | 900 gsm | Standard rigid boxes, cosmetics |
| 2.0mm | 1200 gsm | Premium gift boxes, electronics |
| 2.5mm | 1500 gsm | Heavy luxury packaging |
| 3.0mm | 1800 gsm | Large rigid boxes, display cases |
Tissue Paper
Lightweight wrapping paper for product protection and presentation. Used for gift wrapping, shoe stuffing, and delicate item protection.
| GSM | Lbs | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 17 gsm | 10 lb | Standard tissue wrap, gift packaging |
| 22 gsm | 13 lb | Premium tissue, colored tissue paper |
| 30 gsm | 18 lb | Heavy tissue, product wrapping |
| 40 gsm | 24 lb | Thick tissue, protective wrapping |
Greaseproof / Wax Paper
Moisture and grease resistant paper for food packaging. Essential for bakeries, delis, and food service businesses.
| GSM | Lbs | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 30 gsm | 18 lb | Light greaseproof, sandwich wrap |
| 40 gsm | 24 lb | Standard wax paper, deli sheets |
| 50 gsm | 30 lb | Heavy greaseproof, bakery liners |
| 60 gsm | 36 lb | Premium food wrap, butcher paper |
| 80 gsm | 48 lb | Heavy butcher paper, meat wrapping |
Label / Sticker Paper
Self-adhesive paper for product labels, stickers, and decals. Available in matte, gloss, and clear finishes.
| GSM | Type | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 60 gsm | Thin label | Address labels, price stickers |
| 80 gsm | Standard label | Product labels, bottle labels |
| 100 gsm | Premium label | Wine labels, luxury product labels |
| 120 gsm | Heavy label | Waterproof labels, outdoor stickers |
| 150 gsm | Vinyl sticker | Die-cut stickers, bumper stickers |
Wrapping Paper
Decorative paper for gift wrapping and retail packaging. Custom printed with your brand for a premium unboxing experience.
| GSM | Lbs | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 50 gsm | 30 lb | Standard gift wrap |
| 60 gsm | 36 lb | Premium gift wrap, retail tissue |
| 80 gsm | 48 lb | Heavy wrapping paper, kraft wrap |
| 100 gsm | 60 lb | Luxury wrapping, coated paper |
Quick Conversion Formula
GSM to Points: Divide GSM by 25 (approximate). Example: 300 GSM ÷ 25 = 12 pt
GSM to Lbs: Multiply GSM by 0.2656 (for 25x38" basis). Example: 300 GSM × 0.2656 = ~80 lb
Points to mm: Multiply points by 0.0254. Example: 14 pt × 0.0254 = 0.356 mm
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