150 lb tag paper
244 g/m²
150 lb tag · basis size 24 × 36 in · Tags, tickets and hanging labels.
Where 244 gsm comes from
An American basis weight is the weight of 500 sheets at that grade's basis size. For tag that size is 24 × 36 inches, so:
500 sheets × 24 × 36 in = 432,000 in² = 278.7 m²
150 lb = 68,039 g
68,039 g ÷ 278.7 m² = 244 g/m²The same number, a different paper
150 lb is not one weight. Because every grade is weighed at its own sheet size, the same pound figure describes papers that are nothing alike:
| Grade | Basis size | 150 lb is | vs tag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tag | 24 × 36 in | 244 gsm | — |
| Bond / Writing | 17 × 22 in | 564 gsm | 2.31× |
| Text / Book | 25 × 38 in | 222 gsm | 0.91× |
| Cover | 20 × 26 in | 406 gsm | 1.66× |
| Index | 25.5 × 30.5 in | 271 gsm | 1.11× |
| Bristol | 22.5 × 28.5 in | 329 gsm | 1.35× |
This is the reason to ask for gsm. One number, no grade, no ambiguity — 244 gsm is 244 gsm whoever is printing it.
Frequently asked questions
What is 150 lb tag paper in gsm?
244 gsm. 150 lb means 500 sheets at the tag basis size of 24 × 36 inches weigh 150 pounds.
Is 150 lb tag the same as 150 lb bond?
No, and the difference is large. 150 lb tag is 244 gsm; 150 lb bond is 564 gsm — 2.31 times as heavy. The pound number is the weight of 500 sheets at a size that differs by grade, so it cannot be compared across them.
What is 150 lb tag used for?
Tags, tickets and hanging labels. At 244 gsm: board rather than paper, needing a press with a straight paper path.