Standard Business Card Thickness and Stock Options
Commonly, business cards are printed on 14 or 16pt stock. 016 inches stock is the standard business card thickness used to hand out in meetings. Choose thicker 32 pt stock too. The PT denotes paper thickness. Each PT is 1/1000 inch. 0.012 inch paper is 12 pt.
Paper and Stock Choices for Business Cards
Cardstock for business cards commonly use 14-point (thick), 16-point (thicker), or 100 lb. gloss cover (thin). Uncoated paper is non-reflective, similar to printer paper. It sends a more classic, natural style.
Tips for Business Card Presentation
- Consider your target audience and how they’ll handle the cards.
- Give cards facing the receiver. Take cards with both hands; read in their presence.
- Follow up after getting a card.
Additional Information
Standard sizes are 3.5 by 2 inches. Non-standard shapes attract attention, worth the cost. A 1 by 3 inch micro-card adds height too. Present yourself well, cards are integral. Glossy 100-pound stock is cheap but tacky for individuals. 14 or 16-point cardstock is better.
Add social media icons to drive prospects to profiles. Templates are in Word to make business cards. Download the HiHello app to make digital cards. Choose size and thickness wisely to impress.