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How do you convert paper units lbs and GSM?

How do you convert paper units lbs and GSM?

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In addition, Europe and the United States used to use LB (pounds) to indicate the weight of paper, converted to paper weight (GSM) method is: multiplied by the number of pounds 1.6275, or 1gsm=1.6275LBS. Paper weight is expressed as GSM or g / m2, both grma, per, square and meter grams per square meter.
LBS is the plural of LB, which means the weight unit: pound / pound (pound).1LB=0.45359Kg, 1Kg=2.20462LBS
The European and American custom also matches the weight unit LB (pound) with the length unit Inch (inches), or Kg (kg) with cm (CM) as the load unit, which is expressed as lbs/in, kg/cm.

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