ListFan
Calculators · Free

Paper basis-weight worksheet

Convert grammage and a specified basis ream into mass for print procurement.

01Enter your values

Runs in your browser

Runs offline in your browser. Once the page and required files have loaded, processing needs no internet.

Enter the actual basis sheet dimensions and number of sheets. Mass = grammage × sheet area × count. Select US units to express mass in pounds; there is no universal GSM-to-pound factor without a basis size.

Example
g/m²
mm
mm

How it works

Convert grammage and a specified basis ream into mass for print procurement.

kg = (g/m²) × W(mm) × H(mm) × n / 10⁹

Runs in your browser

Discovery source

Your data stays yours

Inputs are processed on this page and are never sent to a server.

About this tool

Convert grammage and a specified basis ream into mass for print procurement.

Enter the actual basis sheet dimensions and number of sheets. Mass = grammage × sheet area × count. Select US units to express mass in pounds; there is no universal GSM-to-pound factor without a basis size.

Use tool ↑

How to use it

  1. Enter your values

    Grammage · Basis sheet width · Basis sheet height · Sheets in basis ream · Ordered sheets of this size

  2. Calculate / generate

    Convert grammage and a specified basis ream into mass for print procurement.

  3. Result

    Basis ream mass: 9.651594 kg Order mass: 38.606374 kg Area per sheet: 0.24129 m²

Calculation method

kg = (g/m²) × W(mm) × H(mm) × n / 10⁹

Example scenario

Paper basis-weight worksheet

Grammage
80 g/m²
Basis sheet width
431.8 mm
Basis sheet height
558.8 mm
Sheets in basis ream
500
Ordered sheets of this size
2000
Result
Basis ream mass: 9.651594 kg
Order mass: 38.606374 kg
Area per sheet: 0.24129 m²

Frequently asked questions

Does paper grade determine the result?

No. Your supplier’s basis dimensions and sheet count control it; thickness, coating and shipping packaging are excluded.

Where does my data go?

Calculations run on your device. Form inputs are not sent to a server.