Calculations & Conversions

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
FORMULA: Basis Weight / Caliper    = Density


Example

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

EXAMPLE: 118 / 8 = 14.75 lbs. per point
Note: Caliper is expressed in the formula as a whole number.

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