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type: faq
title: "What does GSM mean in paper weight?"
description: "GSM stands for grams per square meter, and it tells you how much a single square meter of a given paper weighs. Because it uses one fixed measurement for e"
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# What does GSM mean in paper weight?

GSM stands for grams per square meter, and it tells you how much a single square meter of a given paper weighs. Because it uses one fixed measurement for e

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