Paper Weights Explained: 80 g, 90 g, 100 g and More

Grammage describes the weight of a paper per square meter. The higher the grammage, the thicker, sturdier, and often more valuable the paper appears.

Typical Grammage in the Office

• 80 g: Standard for copies, printouts, and internal documents.
• 90 g: slightly thicker, often for higher-quality printouts.
• 100 to 120 g: suitable for presentations, letters, and documents with a stronger impact.
• Heavier papers: for cover sheets, cards, inserts, or special applications.

Which Grammage is Economical?

For everyday use, 80 g paper is usually sufficient. Heavier papers should be used specifically for documents where haptics and external impression are more important. This keeps consumption economical.

Consider Device Compatibility

Not every device processes every paper thickness equally well. For heavier papers, printer and copier specifications should be observed.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what grammage does paper become problematic for normal printers?

That depends on the device; from about 120 g, it should generally be checked whether the printer reliably processes this thickness.

Does a higher grammage automatically appear higher quality?

Mostly yes in perception, but the combination of grammage, surface, and whiteness remains crucial.

Is a single grammage worthwhile for all purposes?

Rarely, usually a combination of 80 g for everyday use and a stronger type for special occasions is more economical.

Further Wiepa Guides

Which Copier Paper Does a Company Need?
Whiteness of Paper: How White Does Copier Paper Need to Be?

Conclusion

The grammage should match the purpose. For everyday office use, 80 g is often sufficient; for representative documents, heavier paper can be useful. More on this: Paper and Copier Paper.