📏🧵 Curious about GSM? It stands for Grams per Square Meter, a key measure of fabric weight and quality. Higher GSM = thicker, more durable fabric. 🏗️🧩 Perfect for picking the right material for your needs!
For a 6ft x 50ft privacy screen:
- 170 GSM should weigh about 10.5 lbs
- Heavy-duty, long-lasting 200+ GSM hits around 12.3 lbs
Calculation Steps
- Dimensions to meters: 6ft x 50ft = 1.83m x 15.24m
- Calculate area: 1.83m x 15.24m = 27.89 square meters
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Weight calculations:
- For 170 GSM: 170 grams/m² x 27.89m² = 4741.3 grams ≈ 10.5 lbs
- For 200+ GSM: 200 grams/m² x 27.89m² = 5578 grams ≈ 12.3 lbs
Reference Table for Common Sizes
| Size (ft) | Area (m²) | Weight for 170 GSM (lbs) | Weight for 200+ GSM (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 x 10 | 5.57 | 2.08 | 2.46 |
| 6 x 20 | 11.15 | 4.16 | 4.93 |
| 6 x 30 | 16.72 | 6.24 | 7.39 |
| 6 x 50 | 27.89 | 10.50 | 12.30 |
| 5 x 10 | 4.65 | 1.74 | 2.05 |
| 5 x 20 | 9.30 | 3.49 | 4.10 |
| 5 x 30 | 13.95 | 5.23 | 6.16 |
| 5 x 50 | 23.25 | 8.72 | 10.27 |
| 4 x 50 | 18.58 | 6.97 | 8.21 |
| 3 x 10 | 2.79 | 1.05 | 1.23 |