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I’m confused, is 80lb cardstock heavier than 110lb cardstock?

By admin on July 15, 2011

I’ve been looking up different paper options.
I create custom jewelry display cards and have always used 110lb paper. When I compare my standard business cards to my vistaprint business cards, the vista print card feels heavier. I looked it up and they say they use 80lb stock. I’m so confused… I thought the higher the number the more durable/heavy the paper.
But this says the opposite: http://www.thepapermillstore.com/cardstock-weights/

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3 responses to “I’m confused, is 80lb cardstock heavier than 110lb cardstock?”

  1. soaplakegirl
    soaplakegirl
    July 15, 2011 at 1:16 pm |

    The 110 and 80 refer to how many sheets it takes to weigh a pound. The 80 takes fewer sheets, thus it’s a heavier product.

  2. Vin
    Vin
    July 15, 2011 at 1:26 pm |

    I think you’re probably using 110# Text compared to 80# Cover stock. They’re weighed differently and Cover stock is always heavier than Text stock. The link explains it all.

  3. Steve Nelson
    Steve Nelson
    July 15, 2011 at 1:30 pm |

    110lb card stock is heavier than 80lb card stock.

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