How thick should postcard paper be?
0.007 inch
You may think that your mailpiece is a “postcard,” because it is a single sheet of paper. But to qualify for mailing at the First-Class Mail postcard price, it must be: Rectangular. At least 3-1/2 inches high x 5 inches long x 0.007 inch thick.
What GSM are postcards?
-> Highly stable 170–250 gsm is good for covers with lower numbers of pages. -> Postcardboard is the classic choice for tourist postcards.
How thick is 250GSM paper?
0.25
The Thickness of Printing Paper List
| Name | Thickness/mm |
|---|---|
| 230gsm matt coated paper | 0.23 |
| 250gsm matt coated paper | 0.25 |
| 300gsm matt coated paper | 0.34-0.35 |
| 350gsm matt coated paper | 0.365 |
What kind of paper is used for postcards?
Historically, postcards are generally printed on a standard 16 pt “ultra thick” semi-gloss paper stock because of the luxurious feel, quality, and durability. Printivity also offers a 14 pt “extra thick” cardstock for postcards when you want a thick card, but want to be keep the price down.
Is 170 GSM paper good?
170 gsm silk paper is used for our large format posters (A0 to A3 size). 170gsm gloss is a popular choice for leaflets, calendars, placemats and more. Thin card, ideal for document covers. 200 gsm paper is heavier stock, making it ideal for document covers or thick sheets.
What is GSM paper quality?
The term “GSM” stands for “grams per square meter.” For this standard, the weight of various types of paper is measured from a sample sheet cut to one square meter in size. No matter the length or width the paper becomes, the weight measurement is always taken from the square meter sheet.
What is the thickness of premium card paper?
Premium Paper made by gluing two plies of 270 gsm sheets to 540 gsm stock. Optimum thickness for thick card option. If printed on separate sheets of 270 gsm paper then the depth of impression is minimal, but if printed on glued 540 gsm stock than impression is deep and nice.
Which is paper thickness is weight ( GSM )?
Which paper thickness is weight (gsm) is suitable for printing CD Booklets -> 80–135 gsm is suitable for greater numbers of page given the limited space available in a CD case. -> Highly stable 170–250 gsm is good for covers with lower numbers of pages. 80 gsm copy/printing paper
How big does an oversized postcard have to be?
Oversized postcards require the same postage as a letter: 49¢. Jumbo Postcard Sizes: measure more than 4¼″ x 6″ up to a maximum of 6⅛″ x 11½″. Paper Thickness – oversized postcards must be at least 0.009″ thick, but not more than 0.25″ in thickness.
What is the thickness of pure cotton cardstock?
While printing on thick 640 gsm pure cotton paper can be debossed big bold objects, but although this paper thickness is 1.3mm, impression depth will be about 0.6mm, and it will be just a bit more noticeable than on 300 gsm cotton cardstock.