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type: guide
title: "What Is Cardstock and Its Weights?"
description: "Cardstock explained: what it is, how weight is measured in points and pounds, and how 10pt, 14pt, and 16pt compare, with a weight chart to pick yours."
resource: https://www.4over4.com/guide/what-is-cardstock-and-its-weights
tags: ["guide"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What Is Cardstock and Its Weights?

Cardstock explained: what it is, how weight is measured in points and pounds, and how 10pt, 14pt, and 16pt compare, with a weight chart to pick yours.

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