How to Tell the Thickness of Cardstock

By Society & Culture & Entertainment Last updated Sunday, June/30/2024

1). Examine the packaging of your cardstock. Most U.S. cardstock comes in a weight measurement, assigning a lb. number to the cardstock, while most European cardstock, also known as cover stock, is assigned a pt. value that directly indicates the thickness of the stock. Find and note the measurement.
2). Divide the points of the cardstock by 1000 to determine the thickness of the cardstock in inches, as each assigned point is 1/1000th of an inch of thickness. 14 pt. cardstock, which is common, is .014 inches thick.
3). Estimate the thickness of cardstock measured by weight by comparing it to pt. measured cardstock on a general comparison chart. Cardstock weight can vary by manufacturer so comparisons aren't accurate. Generally 114 lb. cardstock is equivalent to 14 pt. cardstock and is .014 inch thick. A comparison chart is linked to in the resource section.

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