Menu PAPER CALCULATOR SHEET CALCULATORS M-Weight Basis Weight Grammage Pages Per Inch (PPI) ROLL CALCULATORS Linear Footage MSI/MSF Roll Weight PRICE CALCULATORS Price Per MSI/MSF MSF Price To Linear Foot And Yard Price EQUIVALENT WEIGHT TABLES Equivalent Weight Tables TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Ream 500 sheets of paper of any given size. Ream Weight The weight of 500 sheets of the standard sheet size for the particular grade. (See tables.) M-Weight The weight of 1,000 sheets (two reams) of paper. Basis Weight The weight of a ream, measured in pounds. The Basis Weight (also known as Ream Weight) is the weight of 500 sheets of the standard sheet size for a particular grade. The standard sheet size varies by grade. For example, text weight papers have a standard size of 25 x 38 (950 sq. inches). Basic Size The standard sheet size from which the basis weight of a given grade is determined. (See tables.) Point The thickness of a sheet of paper, referenced in a point value. Typically, 3 decimal places are used to indicate thickness in percentage of an inch. For example, .010 is also referenced as 10 point or 10 pt. FREE CONSULTATION Need assistance? Schedule a consultation and we’ll help you discover the right paper, packaging & converting solutions for your unique business needs. LET'S TALK NEWSLETTER HOME NORTHLAKE, IL - GREATER CHICAGO 11650 W. Grand Ave Northlake, IL 60164 Phone: 708-531-1000 Fax: 708-531-0030 ABOUT US Careers Locations Logistics Safety Philosophy PRODUCTS Film & Plastic Flexible Packaging Industrial Packaging Moving and Storage Paper Products CONVERTING Roll Razor Sheeting Winding RESOURCES Blog Paper Calculator ©NORKOL COPYRIGHT