Choose 250gsm for cards and invitations that need to fold and feed easily, and 300gsm when you want a firmer card that holds its shape. The difference feels subtler than the numbers suggest.
GSM is grams per square metre: how much one square metre of the paper weighs. It measures weight, not thickness. Two papers with the same GSM can feel different because their density, fibres and manufacturing differ. That is why the jump from 250 to 300 can feel smaller than expected.
| 250gsm | 300gsm | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | A4 matte cardstock for inkjet and laser | A4 matte cardstock for inkjet and laser |
| Typical use | Invitations, menus, postcards, art projects | Business cards, firm invitations, stiffer covers |
| Printer demand | Lower, feeds in more printers | Higher, check the tray limit |
| Folding | Score first | Score first, it cracks more readily |
Confirm that your exact printer model and tray accept the weight. See will this paper or cardstock work in my printer?
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