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type: faq
title: "What is the difference between 15pt and 100# paper thickness for folded postcards?"
description: "Paper is measured two different ways, and 15 pt and 100# describe thickness and weight on separate scales, which is exactly why they are easy to confuse. M"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is the difference between 15pt and 100# paper thickness for folded postcards?

Paper is measured two different ways, and 15 pt and 100# describe thickness and weight on separate scales, which is exactly why they are easy to confuse. M

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