Question
How thick is 48-point?
Answer
Thickness in printing is measured in points, and one point equals 0.001 inches (0.0254 mm). That makes a 48-point stock 0.048 inches, or roughly 1.22 mm, thick. It sits in the ultra-thick range and is about as thick as a penny, which gives cards a bold, weighty presence in the hand.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Points | 48 pt |
| Inches | 0.048 in |
| Millimeters | 1.22 mm |
- 48 pt is well above the 30 pt of a standard credit card, so it reads as a genuinely thick, luxury card.
- Great for painted or exposed edges, since the extra caliper gives the edge a visible band of color.
- Ideal when you want the physical heft to signal quality before anyone reads a word.
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