Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM
Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
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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