GSM: g/m2 = grams per square meter oz/yd2 = ounces per yard - TopicsExpress



          

GSM: g/m2 = grams per square meter oz/yd2 = ounces per yard squared 1 gram = 0.03527 ounces 1 lb = 16 oz = 435.59237 grams 1 inch = 2.54 cm 1 yd = 36 inches = 0.9144 m = 91.44 cm Conversion formulas: There is an easy way to convert gsm to oz/yd2. Divide the gsm by 33.906 - really that is all. To determine gsm from oz/yd2 you do the reverse - multiple by 33.906. If it helps, this is what the formulas are based upon: 1 oz = 28.3495231 grams 1 yard = 0.9144 meters 1 yard squared = 0.9144 m x 0.9144 m = 0.83612736 meters squared Therefore 1 oz/yd2 = 28.3495231g/.83612736 m2 = 33.90574744 g/m2 Rounded up to three decimal places it is 33.906 Question : If a fabric is 5.5oz/sq yard, how many the weight is in grams/sq meter ? Answer : 5.5 oz/sqyd x 33.906 = 186.483 gm/sqm
Posted on: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:47:26 +0000

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