Grammage Expressions

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Generally grammage is expressed in Grams per Meter Square (GSM) but in certain cases it is also expressed Ounces per Yard Square (OSY). People, particularly working in marketing and merchandising departments face problems in converting GSM into OSY. We will explain this conversion method with examples before that it is imperative to know the standard conversion factors of different measuring units.

Conversion of GSM (grams per square meter) into OSY (ounces per square yard)

 250 GSM means that weight of one meter square fabric is 250 grams and 10 OSY means weight on one yard squares is 10 ounces.  In the following post I will explain the method of conversion from GSM to OSY and vice versa


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