Common Card Stock Weights and How to Use Them

Choosing the right weight for your project can impact its durability, convey quality, and influence the first impression your intended audience has of your project.

Here are some of the most common cardstock weights and their typical uses:

65lb

Common Uses:

Light-weight business cards
Greeting cards
Postcards
Book covers
Posters
Tickets
Crafts

80lb

Common Uses:

Standard-weight business cards
Posters
Greeting cards
Invitations
Table Tents
Folders
Tickets
Crafts

100lb

Common Uses:

Business cards
Flat cards
Invitations
Posters
Folders
Tickets
Crafts
Gift tags
Greeting cards

110lb

Common Uses:

Business cards
Awards
Certificates
Report covers
Menus
Price lists
Crafts
Gift tags
Invitations

10 pt

Common Uses:

Business cards
Brochures
Trade show materials
Media kits
Menus
Calendars
Event programs
Lookbooks
Crafts
Certificates
Awards
Report covers

12 pt

Common Uses:

Business cards
Postcards
Gift tags
Pocket folders
Report covers
Marketing campaigns
Media kits
Crafts
Presentation materials

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13:23 26 Jun 18

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