What paper weight works best for business letterhead?

For everyday correspondence, 70lb text weight is the industry standard. It feels substantial in the hand yet stays thin enough to fold neatly into an envelope and feed through office printers. Step up to a heavier stock when the document itself needs to signal importance, like a proposal, certificate, or executive letter.

• Text weights fold cleanly. Heavier cover weights can crack along a fold, so reserve those for unfolded pieces.
• If the letterhead runs through a desktop laser printer often, stay at 70lb or lighter for smooth feeding.