What thickness card is used for business cards?

Classic business cards are printed most commonly on 14-point cardstock (thick), 16-point cardstock (thicker), and 100 lb. gloss cover (thin). These are the 3 most common kinds of paper used to print classic business cards.

What is standard card thickness?

How thick is a credit card? Generally speaking, the standard thickness for a credit card is: 0.03 inches or. 0.76 millimeters.

What is the standard GSM for business cards?

120-210 GSM: the perfect weight for brochures and presentations. This range of paper is great for double sided printing too, with minimal show-through. 250-300+ GSM: we’re in business card territory here with 250-300 GSM being the most conventional business card weight.

How many millimeters thick is a business card?

card is 0.010 in (0.254 mm) thick (corresponding to a weight of about 250 g/m2), and 12 pt. is 0.012 in (0.3048 mm).

What should I use on a business card?

Information to include on your business card

• Logo. Your logo is a visual representation of what your company does and what you stand for.
• Company Name. Give this plenty of space and make it prominent.
• Tagline.
• Your name.
• Job title.
• Logo.
• Website.
• Contact details (email, phone number, address)

  How is card thickness measured?

  I often get asked how do you measure the thickness of paper of card or card and the answer is simple – in microns using a micrometer. A micrometer is a tool for measuring very fine thicknesses. You get 1000 microns in every millimeter, which gives you one million microns per meter!

  Is 300GSM card thick?

  While GSM does have a relationship with paper thickness (for example, a 300gsm sheet of card is very likely to be thicker than a 100gsm sheet), it is not a reliable measurement for paper and shouldn’t be used as such. One of the main factors that affect card thickness is the material used to make it.

  What GSM is best for certificates?

  Your Options

  80-100gsm	Standard office photocopier/printer paper
  15-200gsm	Quality flyers and brochures, no show-through these need to be scored if folding
  250gsm	This stock is mainly for posters, marketing cards, booklets and brochures covers. Scoring is recommend folding stocks over 250gsm

  What is the thickness of business card paper?

  Paper that is 10pt is 0.01 inches thick, 20pt is 0.02 inches thick, etc. The higher the point number, the thicker and stiffer the paper will be. Commonly, business cards are printed on 14 or 16pt stock, while extra-thick cards are printed on 18pt or 32pt (sometimes even thicker) stock. These are the options that you can find in our catalog.

  Which is the best thickness for greeting cards?

  300gsm to 350gsm Cards under this GSM range have an undeniable heft and rigidity to them, making them perfect for formal wedding invitations, greeting cards, presentation folders, and business cards. If you are looking for cardstock with superior finish and quality, our 300-350gsm card blanks with and without envelopes will prove a good choice.

  What is the thickness of an ID card?

  ID card thickness is calibrated by a unit of measurement called a “mil,” which is equal to 0.001 inch. We carry the three most popular card sizes: CR79, CR80, and CR100. Each of these sizes come in various thicknesses, depending on your specific requirements.

  How to choose the right business card paper type?

  The higher the point number, the thicker and stiffer the paper will be. Commonly, business cards are printed on 14 or 16pt stock, while extra-thick cards are printed on 18pt or 32pt (sometimes even thicker) stock. Brandly paper thickness options These are the options that you can find in our catalog.