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70 GSM vs 80 GSM Bond Paper: Which Is Better for Your Business?
GSM stands for grams per square metre, the weight of one square metre of a single sheet. The difference between 70 and 80 GSM sounds small, but it affects feel, opacity and cost.
The practical differences
| 70 GSM | 80 GSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Lighter, thinner | Firmer, more substantial |
| Opacity | More show-through on double-sided prints | Less show-through |
| Best for | Drafts, worksheets, exams, internal copies | Client documents, reports, contracts, double-sided printing |
| A4 wholesale price | ₱520 / box | ₱610 / box |
Weight per ream
A ream of 500 A4 sheets at 80 GSM weighs about 2.5 kg, and at 70 GSM about 2.2 kg. The weight difference also matters for freight and handling on large export orders.
Which should you choose?
Choose 70 GSM if
- Most of your printing is single-sided and internal.
- You print very high volumes and want the lowest cost per page.
Choose 80 GSM if
- You print double-sided often.
- Documents go to clients, regulators or long-term archives.
- You want a premium feel.
The common answer: both
Most organisations do best with a split: 70 GSM for volume and 80 GSM for external use. Browse 70 GSM and 80 GSM bond paper, or request a wholesale quotation for a mixed order.
FAQ
Does 70 GSM paper jam more often?
Not necessarily. Most office printers handle 70 GSM well. Jams are usually caused by humidity, poor storage or low-quality sheets.
Is 80 GSM the international standard?
80 GSM A4 is the most common office standard internationally, although 70 GSM is widely used too.
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