M Weights

The ream weight is the weight of 500 sheets; the M weight is the weight of 1,000 sheets. The M weight can be obtained by first finding the ream weight, rounding it by the rounding rules, then multiplying by 2.

Online Calculation
 Given Size (Height):
 Given Size (Width):
 Basis Weight:
 Basic Size (Height X Width): 
 X 


 M Weight:
  lbs per ream

Specifications
 Rounding Rules
 Sheet Size
 Ream Weights
864 inches² or larger
Ream Weight calculated to nearest pound. (166 lbs.)
336 inches² to 864 inches²
Ream Weight calculated to nearest half pound. (166.5 lbs.)
Less than 336 inches²
Ream Weight calculated to nearest one hundredth of a pound. (166.55 lbs.)

 Basic Sizes
Bond
17 x 22
=
374 Square Inches
Book and Offset
25 x 38
=
950 Square Inches
Tag
24 x 36
=
864 Square Inches
Index
25.5 x 30.5
=
778 Square Inches
Vellum Bristol
22.5 x 30.5
=
686 Square Inches
Coated Cover 1S/C2S
24 x 36
=
864 Square Inches
Coated Cover C2S
20 x 26
=
520 Square Inches
C1S Label
25 x 38
=
950 Square Inches
Opaque Cover
20 x 26
=
520 Square Inches

 Formula
Sheet Size x Basis Weight

Basic Size
  =  
Rounded Ream Weight x2 = M Weight

 Example
Find the M Weight of a sheet of 43x61, basis 60lb. Offset paper.
(43x61) x 60

25 x 38
  =  
157,280

950
  =  
166lbs. x2 = 332lbs.

Note: The results of the Interactive Calculations System are estimates and are not guaranteed by Verso Paper Corp.

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