This is the universal scale. It’s calculated using one standard size: grams per square meter (GSM). So no matter the category – Writing, Text or Cover – the higher the GSM, the heavier the sheet.
It’s so straightforward you’ll wonder why the U.S. clings to its quirky (non-metric) system. 😉
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