Fabric Weight Chart

GSM (grams per square meter) is a measure of fabric weight. To calculate it, measure the weight of a fabric piece that is one square meter in area—that weight is the GSM. For example, if a one square meter piece weighs 220 grams, the fabric is 220 GSM.

Oz/yd² (ounces per square yard) is the imperial equivalent of GSM, commonly used for measuring canvas. In everyday language, people often refer to fabric simply by its ounce measurement, such as a 10 oz fabric (10 oz/yd²). To convert between GSM and oz/yd²: 1 oz/yd² equals 33.9 GSM.

In the fabric trade, g/m (grams per meter) is a more specialized term. To convert GSM to g/m, multiply the GSM by the fabric's width. For example, a 100 GSM fabric with a width of 1.5 meters would be 150 g/m.

GSM to OZ Conversion Table

gsm (g/m²) oz/yd² g/m (gram per meter) (Based on fabric width: 1.5meter wide per meter running length)
50 1.47 75
60 1.77 90
70 2.06 105
80 2.36 120
90 2.65 135
100 2.95 150
110 3.24 165
120 3.54

180

130

 3.83 195

140

 4.13

210

150

 4.42

210

160

 4.72

240

170

 5.01

255

180

 5.31

270

190

 5.6

285

200

 5.9

300

210

 6.19

315

220

 6.49

330

230

 6.78

345

240

 7.08

360

250

 7.37

375

260

 7.67

290

270

 7.96

405

280

 8.26

420

290

 8.55

435

300

 8.85

450

310

 9.14

465

320

 9.44

480

330

 9.73

495

340

 10.03

510

350

 10.32

525

360

 10.62

540

370

 10.91

555

380

 11.21

570

390

 11.5

585

400

 11.8

600

410

 12.09

615

OZ/YD2 to GM to GSM

Weight Chart for Cotton Canvas Fabric

Cotton Canvas Popular Name Features
2 oz Cotton extremely thin. Can be used for newspaper sacks etc.
4 oz Cotton Although it is a thin material, it is the most widely used to make inexpensive cotton bags.
6 oz Cotton 6 oz and 4 oz are harder to separate apart. Therefore, occasionally it makes sense to choose a 4-ounce cheaper material.
8 oz Canvas Less commonly used than 10oz canvas for making bags.
10 oz Canvas Highly popular for crafting premium Canvas Tote Bags, this canvas is built to last for years and improves in appearance after a few washes.
12 oz Canvas Stronger than 10oz, it's ideal for creating more refined and polished Canvas bags.
14 oz Canvas A top choice for fashion tote bags.
16 oz Canvas A top choice for fashion tote bags.
18 oz Canvas A top choice for fashion tote bags.

Weight Chart for Jute Fabric

Burlap, sackcloth, hessian, or jute are all different names for the same fabric. Jute fabric comes in various forms, typically classified into three main grades.
Fabric Mesh / Strands Description Uses
11/12 More effective for gardening or packaging.
12/13 Suitable for gardening or packing purposes.
13/13 (12oz) 13 strands by 13 strands in one inch This is the most used jute fabric for crafting lightweight tote bags.
13/14 Not as commonly used for making tote bags.
14/15 (16oz) 14 strands by 15 strands in one inch Premium fabric for stylish and durable fashion bags.
15/16 Not as commonly used for making tote bags.
17/17 (20oz) 17 strands by 17 strands in one inch More suitable for fashion tote bags due to its refined appearance.
16 oz
18 oz
GSM to OZ Conversion Table
gsm (g/m²) oz/yd² g/m (gram per meter) (Based on fabric width: 1.5meter wide per meter running length)
50 1.47 75
60 1.77 90
70 2.06 105
80 2.36 120
90 2.65 135
100 2.95 150
110 3.24 165
120 3.54

180

130

 3.83 195

140

 4.13

210

150

 4.42

210

160

 4.72

240

170

 5.01

255

180

 5.31

270

190

 5.6

285

200

 5.9

300

210

 6.19

315

220

 6.49

330

230

 6.78

345

240

 7.08

360

250

 7.37

375

260

 7.67

290

270

 7.96

405

280

 8.26

420

290

 8.55

435

300

 8.85

450

310

 9.14

465

320

 9.44

480

330

 9.73

495

340

 10.03

510

350

 10.32

525

360

 10.62

540

370

 10.91

555

380

 11.21

570

390

 11.5

585

400

 11.8

600

410

 12.09

615

OZ/YD2 to GM to GSM

Weight Chart for Cotton Canvas Fabric
Cotton Canvas Popular Name Features
2 oz Cotton extremely thin. Can be used for newspaper sacks etc.
4 oz Cotton Although it is a thin material, it is the most widely used to make inexpensive cotton bags.
6 oz Cotton 6 oz and 4 oz are harder to separate apart. Therefore, occasionally it makes sense to choose a 4-ounce cheaper material.
8 oz Canvas Less commonly used than 10oz canvas for making bags.
10 oz Canvas Highly popular for crafting premium Canvas Tote Bags, this canvas is built to last for years and improves in appearance after a few washes.
12 oz Canvas Stronger than 10oz, it's ideal for creating more refined and polished Canvas bags.
14 oz Canvas A top choice for fashion tote bags.
16 oz Canvas A top choice for fashion tote bags.
18 oz Canvas A top choice for fashion tote bags.
Burlap, sackcloth, hessian, or jute are all different names for the same fabric. Jute fabric comes in various forms, typically classified into three main grades.
Weight Chart for Jute Fabric
Fabric Mesh / Strands Description Uses
11/12 More effective for gardening or packaging.
12/13 Suitable for gardening or packing purposes.
13/13 (12oz) 13 strands by 13 strands in one inch This is the most used jute fabric for crafting lightweight tote bags.
13/14 Not as commonly used for making tote bags.
14/15 (16oz) 14 strands by 15 strands in one inch Premium fabric for stylish and durable fashion bags.
15/16 Not as commonly used for making tote bags.
17/17 (20oz) 17 strands by 17 strands in one inch More suitable for fashion tote bags due to its refined appearance.
16 oz
18 oz

At Eco Jute Bags, we exclusively use 14/15 jute fabric for our grocery, shopping, and promotional bags. This premium-grade jute ensures superior durability and an aesthetically pleasing finish. While 13/13 fabric may be more affordable, it’s too thin to maintain its shape after repeated use. Additionally, 14/15 jute offers a much better canvas for screen printing, resulting in sharper, more vibrant designs.

Fabric Weight Chart for Non-Woven Fabric

Non-woven fabric is a petroleum-based product that, like plastic, does not decompose in landfills, making it far from environmentally friendly. Despite being reusable, non-woven bags are often mistakenly categorized as eco-friendly. At Eco Jute Bags, we do not support the use of non-woven fibers due to their lack of fashion appeal and negative environmental impact. Many countries have already taken steps to ban or discourage the use of non-woven materials.

The main advantage of non-woven fiber is its affordability, and since it’s derived from plastic, it offers some water resistance. Non-woven fabric ranges from 10 GSM to 150 GSM, with 70-120 GSM being the most common weights. Most grocery bags sold in stores are made from 70-80 GSM material.

At Eco Jute Bags, we exclusively use non-woven fabric for cooler bags and insulated bags designed for frozen foods. For all other applications, we have phased out non-woven bags in favor of more sustainable options.