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How do you calculate gsm in paper?

Updated: 10/31/2022
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Take a paper of standard size. Measure its mass in gram using an electronic balance. Find its dimensions (length and breadth) in meter. Find the area in meter2. Get the gsm by dividing the mass in gram by area in meter2.

Example: If the mass of a 42cmx33.5cm paper is 8.15gram then its gsm is 58 .

(8.15/.42/.335 = 58)

You will get more accurate results by using multiple sheets of paper. I usually use at least 10 sheets of paper, then you can either find the total area of the 10 sheets (multiply area of 1 sheet by 10), or divide the mass that you measured by 10, before doing the gsm calculation.

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