Paper Math
To find the M weight of stock
Formula:
(Area of Given Sheet) × Basis Weight
= Rounded Ream Weight × 2 = M-weight
Area of Basic Size
Definitions:
Basis Weight
The basis weight of a paper is the designated fixed weight of 500 sheets,
measured in pounds, in that paper's basic sheet size.
Basic Size
The basic size of paper is a customary standard sheet size that is used to determine the
basis weight for 500 sheets (ream) of paper. Each grade of paper has its own basic size.
The basic size of several common types of paper:
• Bond: 17 x 22
• Book: 25" x 38"
• Cover: 20" x 26"
• Bristol: 22½" x 28½" or 22½" x 35"
• Index: 25½" x 30½"
How to determine price when you are using CWT pricing
Cost per CWT x M Weight
= Cost per Thousand Sheets
100
To find the M weight of stock
Formula:
(Area of Given Sheet) × Basis Weight
= Rounded Ream Weight × 2 = M-weight
Area of Basic Size
Definitions:
Basis Weight
The basis weight of a paper is the designated fixed weight of 500 sheets,
measured in pounds, in that paper's basic sheet size.
Basic Size
The basic size of paper is a customary standard sheet size that is used to determine the
basis weight for 500 sheets (ream) of paper. Each grade of paper has its own basic size.
The basic size of several common types of paper:
• Bond: 17 x 22
• Book: 25" x 38"
• Cover: 20" x 26"
• Bristol: 22½" x 28½" or 22½" x 35"
• Index: 25½" x 30½"
How to determine price when you are using CWT pricing
Cost per CWT x M Weight
= Cost per Thousand Sheets
100
