Thickness of a Piece of Paper Calculator

Here’s a comprehensive table summarizing all you need to know about the thickness of a piece of paper:

Paper Type	Thickness (mm)	Thickness (inches)	Thickness (points)
Tissue Paper	0.060	0.0024	2.4
Newsprint	0.055	0.0022	2.2
Bible Paper	0.040 – 0.050	0.0016 – 0.0020	1.6 – 2.0
Standard Copy Paper	0.080 – 0.100	0.0031 – 0.0039	3.1 – 3.9
Matte Coated Paper	0.090	0.0035	3.5
Art Paper	0.085	0.0033	3.3
Letterhead Paper	0.100 – 0.125	0.0039 – 0.0049	3.9 – 4.9
Premium Letterhead	0.150	0.0059	5.9
Cardstock	0.250 – 0.300	0.0098 – 0.0118	9.8 – 11.8
Business Card Board	0.380 – 0.480	0.0150 – 0.0189	15.0 – 18.9

Key points to remember about paper thickness:

1. Measurement units: Paper thickness is typically measured in millimeters (mm), inches, or points (pt), where 1 point = 0.001 inches3.
2. Range: Common office paper thickness ranges from 0.05 mm to 0.10 mm2.
3. Factors affecting thickness: The type of wood pulp, manufacturing processes, and finishing techniques can all influence paper thickness4.
4. Relationship to weight: Paper weight (measured in gsm or pounds) is not always directly proportional to thickness due to variations in manufacturing processes4.
5. Measurement tools: Specialized precision tools like micrometers and calipers are used to measure paper thickness accurately2.
6. Calculation method: To calculate the thickness of a single sheet, measure the thickness of a stack (e.g., a ream of 500 sheets) and divide by the number of sheets2.

This table and information should provide a comprehensive overview of paper thickness for various types of paper and important considerations when dealing with paper thickness.