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Paper Weight Test

Paper Weight Test

Paper Weight Test

The weight of a paper package is important in terms of determining both the quality of the material and the appropriate area of ​​use in which it can be used.

The weight or basis weight of paper and cardboard is primarily determined by weighing the samples after conditioning in a 50% Rh environment for 24 hours at 23 oC. Results are usually stated in gsm or g/m2.

EN ISO 536 Paper and Cardboard - Weight Determination
ISO 3039 Corrugated board - Determination of the weight of component papers after separation

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