---
type: faq
title: "What paper weight should I use for postcards?"
description: "For anything you plan to mail, choose a heavier stock so the piece survives postal sorting without curling or creasing. As a rule of thumb, aim for 250 GSM"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/postcards/what-paper-weight-should-i-use-for-postcards
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What paper weight should I use for postcards?

For anything you plan to mail, choose a heavier stock so the piece survives postal sorting without curling or creasing. As a rule of thumb, aim for 250 GSM

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- Page type: faq
- Hub: Marketing Materials
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/postcards/what-paper-weight-should-i-use-for-postcards