
This chart shows the approximate caliper of a single sheet for papers of various grades and basis weights. Caliper is expressed in thousandths of an inch.
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Standard Paper Size
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Basis Wt
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Caliper
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Bond, Cotton Fiber
Flat Finish
17x22
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13
|
.0025
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16
|
.003
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20
|
.0035
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24
|
.004
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Bond, Cotton Fiber
Cockle Finish
17x22
|
13
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.003
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16
|
.0035
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20
|
.004
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24
|
.00475
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Bond, Sulphite
17x22
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13
|
.003
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16
|
.0035
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20
|
.004
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24
|
.0045
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Standard Paper Size
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Basis Wt
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Caliper
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Ledger
17x22
|
24
|
.004
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28
|
.0052
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32
|
.006
|
36
|
.0067
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Standard Paper Size
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Basis Wt
|
Caliper
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Coated Book
Gloss Finish
25x38
|
60
|
.003
|
70
|
.0035
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80
|
.004
|
100
|
.005
|
120
|
.006
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Coated Book
Dull Finish
25x38
|
70
|
.004
|
80
|
.0045
|
100
|
.0055
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Standard Paper Size
|
Basis Wt
|
Caliper
|
Offset
Regular Finish
25x38
|
50
|
.00375
|
60
|
.0045
|
70
|
.005
|
80
|
.0055
|
100
|
.007
|
120
|
.008
|
150
|
.010
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Standard Paper Size
|
Basis Wt
|
Caliper
|
Cover
Coated Finish
20x26
|
60
|
.0055
|
80
|
.008
|
100
|
.010
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Cover
Antique Finish
20x26
|
65
|
.0095
|
80
|
.0105
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DT
|
.018
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Standard Paper Size
|
Basis Wt
|
Caliper
|
Index Bristol
Sulphite - 25.5 x 28.5
|
90
|
.007
|
110
|
.0085
|
140
|
.011
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Printing Bristol
Antique Finish - 22.5 x 28.5
|
100
|
.011
|
120
|
.014
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Printing Bristol
Plate Finish - 22.5 x 28.5
|
100
|
.009
|
|
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Standard Paper Size
|
Basis Wt
|
Caliper
|
Tag
24x36
|
100
|
.007
|
125
|
.009
|
150
|
.011
|
175
|
.013
|
200
|
.015
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Standard Paper Size
|
Basis Wt
|
Caliper
|
Forms Bond
17x22
|
10
|
.002
|
11.5
|
.0022
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12
|
.00235
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15
|
.003
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16
|
.0035
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18
|
.00355
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20
|
.004
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24
|
.0045
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28
|
.0052
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Note:
The results of the Interactive Calculations System are estimates and are not guaranteed by Verso Paper.
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