Convert kilograms or pounds and fabric area into GSM, or solve for weight or area from GSM, with typical fabric type estimates in g/m².
Kg to GSM Formula
The following formula is used to convert kilograms to GSM.
GSM = (Weight (kg) * 1000) / Area (m²)
Variables:
- GSM is the weight in grams per square meter.
- Weight is the weight of the material in kilograms.
- Area is the area of the material in square meters.
To convert kg to GSM, multiply the weight in kilograms by 1000 to convert it to grams, then divide by the area in square meters.
| Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lb) | GSM (g/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.050 | 0.110 | 50 |
| 0.080 | 0.176 | 80 |
| 0.100 | 0.220 | 100 |
| 0.120 | 0.265 | 120 |
| 0.140 | 0.309 | 140 |
| 0.160 | 0.353 | 160 |
| 0.180 | 0.397 | 180 |
| 0.200 | 0.441 | 200 |
| 0.220 | 0.485 | 220 |
| 0.240 | 0.529 | 240 |
| 0.260 | 0.573 | 260 |
| 0.280 | 0.617 | 280 |
| 0.300 | 0.661 | 300 |
| 0.320 | 0.705 | 320 |
| 0.350 | 0.772 | 350 |
| 0.380 | 0.838 | 380 |
| 0.400 | 0.882 | 400 |
| 0.450 | 0.992 | 450 |
| 0.500 | 1.102 | 500 |
| 0.600 | 1.323 | 600 |
| * Area is fixed at 1.00 m². Formulas: GSM = (kg × 1000) / area(m²), kg = (GSM × area) / 1000. Conversion: 1 kg = 2.20462 lb. | ||
What is GSM?
GSM stands for grams per square meter and is a metric measurement of the weight of paper or fabric. It represents the weight of the material per area and is used to compare the quality or thickness of different materials. A higher GSM indicates a heavier or thicker material, while a lower GSM indicates a lighter or thinner material.
How to Calculate GSM?
The following steps outline how to calculate GSM from kilograms and square meters.
- First, determine the weight of the material in kilograms.
- Next, determine the area of the material in square meters.
- Use the formula GSM = (Weight (kg) * 1000) / Area (m²).
- Finally, calculate the GSM.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Weight of the material (kg) = 1.5 kg
Area of the material (m²) = 2 m²
