Question
Is 32pt twice as thick as 16pt?
Answer
Yes, 32 pt is exactly twice as thick as 16 pt, because point thickness scales in a straight line: one point equals 0.001 inches. For a frame of reference, a credit card is 30 pt, and 48 pt is about as thick as a penny, so 32 pt lands just past credit-card thickness.
| Stock | Points | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 16 pt | 16 pt | 0.016 in |
| 32 pt | 32 pt | 0.032 in |
| Credit card | 30 pt | 0.030 in |
| 48 pt (penny) | 48 pt | 0.048 in |
- Doubling the points doubles the caliper, so a 32 pt card is meaningfully more rigid than 16 pt.
- The added thickness also creates a wider edge, which is ideal for painted or colored-seam looks.
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