FAQs > Paper FAQ's

What are the standard paper sizes available?

The following table is an industry wide system for classifying paper sizes..

A0 – 1189mm x 841mm
A1 – 841mm x 594mm
A2 – 594mm x 420mm
A3 – 420mm x 297mm
A4 – 297mm x 210mm
A5 – 210mm x 148mm
A6 – 148mm x 105mm
A7 – 105mm x 74mm

What weight of paper should I buy?

Paper is measured in gsm (grams per square metre). If you’re looking for everyday paper to keep your photocopier/printer topped up, a 80gsm weight will be suitable. The heavier the weight of paper you use, the better quality finish it will have so if you’re doing a presentation document you might prefer a heavier weight for the front cover (look for around 90-120gsm) or if you’d prefer card look for around 140-180gsm.
You can also buy speciality papers (inc. coloured, metallic finishes, watermarked etc.) for those extra special projects.

For the full lowdown on each type of paper you can buy, please see our jargon buster

Do you stock recycled paper?

We do – paper ranges in its recycled content, for example true recycled paper is made from 100% post consumer waste whereas others may only contain 50-80% recycled material. It is worth checking the product description to if you are keen on buying only truly recycled paper.

I need to print out photos, what is the most suitable type of paper?

You can buy specifically designed photo paper, which we would recommend if you want a professional quality finish to your printouts. Features of photo paper include excellent colour saturation, a glossy or matt finish to one side (depending upon your preference) and you will find the better quality stock will have been treated with a fast-drying fade and smear-resistant coating.

How many sheets of paper do you get in a ream?

A ream is made up of 500 bound sheets of paper.