Paper Weight GSM to lb Converter

Convert paper weight between gsm and pounds.

What you provide

Result

120 gsm ≈ 81.08 lb (text)

GSM is an absolute weight per square metre, but the "lb" figure depends on the paper type, because each has a different basis size. That is why the same gsm gives different lb figures for text and cover stock.

Diagnostic telemetry
Pounds (lb)text stock basis
81.08 lb
GSM
120 g/m²

What this cannot tell you

  • GSM is absolute; the pound figure depends on paper type, so pick the right stock or the lb value will be wrong.

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