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How To Determine Sheet Density

 

To determine the density of any given sheet, divide the basis weight by the caliper.

Online Calculation
Basis Weight:
Caliper:

Density: lbs. per point


Formula

Basis Weight
—————
      Caliper
     
 
                                                   

= Density

 



Example

Find the density of a sheet of 118 lb. Carolina C2S Cover paper with caliper of .008


118
—————
      8     
 
                                                   

= 14.75 lbs.per point

 

Note: Caliper is expressed in the formula as a whole number.

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