SIZE CHART FOR CARDS & ENVELOPES

 

SIZES	ENCLOSURE	ENVELOPES
4 BAR A1	3.475"x 4.875"	3.625" x 5.125"
A2	4.25"x 5.5"	4.375" x 5.75"
A6	4.625" x 6.25"	4.75" x 6.5"
A7	5" x 7"	5.25" x 7.25"
A8	5 .125"x 7.75"	5.5" x 8.125"
A9	5.5" x 8.5"	5.75" x 8.875"
No. 10	4" x 9.25"	4.125" x 9.5"

 

PAPER WEIGHTS:
Paper weights can be very confusing.  We would like to offer a very general understanding of paper weights.  This is not technical, but we will associate common weights with everyday items you may come in contact with.  Here at Cutcardstock.com we deal with two basic weights,"TEXT WEIGHT" and "COVER/CARD WEIGHT".  These two identifiers are probably the most important factors when you are purchasing a sheet of paper for your project. TEXT WEIGHTcomes in varying weights, but will have a touch like letterhead paper you may have in your office. COVER WEIGHT(CARD WEIGHT) comes in varying weights, but will have a touch like your business cards or post cards you may have in your office.  Keeping these things in mind, we will list some common weights below. 

TEXT WEIGHT:
20LB- typically used as all-purpose paper, for copying machines, etc.
24/60LB- typically used for laser/ink printing and letterheads
28/70LB- typically used for letterhead and other important documents
80LB- a bit heavier than letterhead paper
(and the weights continue to go up....but this is still text weight paper....don't let the similar weights confuse you with cardstock)

COVER WEIGHT:
57LBVellum Bristol - typically used as mass mailing postcard (light weight postcard)
67LBVellum Bristol - typically used as postcards
65LBCover - typically used as light weight business cards, greeting cards, post cards, etc.
90 LBIndex - typically used as light weight business cards, door hangers, post cards, etc.
80LBCover - typically used for business cards, etc.
89LBCover - etc.
92LBCover - etc.
105LBCover - etc.
110LBCover - etc.
(and the weights continue to go up)
Hopefully by now this is starting to make sense.  **Very important example, 80LB is listed in our text category and our cover category, but they are completely different paper. **

Envelopes are most commonly converted from the text weight papers.  Weight is important for many reasons.  Thickness represents a nice quality and durability, but can also add to the weight of your mailing in which you may incur additional postage.  It is important to determine the purpose of your project and potential weight of the complete mailing. 

QUICK WEIGHT CHART

 

	STANDARD BASIS WEIGHT	GRAMMAGE	NOTICE COMPARED GRAMMAGE
1)	20lb Bond/Writing/Ledger	75 gsm	1,5 same weight
2)	24lb Bond/Writing/Ledger	90 gsm	2,6 same weight
3)	28lb Bond/Writing/Ledger	105 gsm	3,7 same weight
4)	32lb Bond/Writing/Ledger	120 gsm	4,8 same weight
5)	50lb Book/Text/Offset	75 gsm	5,1 same weight
6)	60lb Book/Text/Offset	90 gsm	6,2 same weight
7)	70lb Book/Text/Offset	105 gsm	7,3 same weight
8)	80lb Book/Text/Offset	120 gsm	8,4 same weight
9)	100lb Text	150 gsm	9,10 similar weight
10)	67lb Bristol	145 gsm	10,9 similar weight
11)	90lb Index	165 gsm	11, 14 similar weight
12)	110lb Index	200 gsm	12, 15 similar weight
13)	140lb Index	255 gsm	13, 16 somewhat similar weight
14)	65lb Cover	175 gsm	14, 11 similar weight
15)	80lb Cover	215 gsm	15, 12 similar weight
16)	100lb Cover	275 gsm	16, 13 somewhat similar weight
17)	130lb Cover	350 gsm	no other comparison on this list