A paper’s packaging gives you a hint as to what’s on the inside. Let’s find out what lurks behind that shiny wrapper of paper.
What is a ream of paper?
Whether you’re purchasing copy paper, inkjet paper, or laser paper, a ream of paper is the standard unit by which most packages of paper are sold.
How many sheets are in a ream of paper?
There are 500 sheets in each ream of paper. Paper can also be sold by the half-ream, which is 250 sheets in a package. Depending on your needs, a half-ream may be easier to load into a smaller printer and can take up less space in your office supply closet.
How much copy paper is in a case?
How many sheets of paper are in a case?
There are 10 reams of paper in each case. Since there are 500 pages in each ream of paper, there are 5,000 sheets of paper in a case.
