areal density · U.S./Imperial textile trade · Modern trade
1 oz/yd² = 28.349523125 g / 0.83612736 m² ≈ 33.905747 g/m².
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areal density · SI / textile / paper · Modern
grams per square metre
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Definition
1 g/m² = 0.001 kg/m².
Reference value
One grams per square metre is exactly 0.001 kilogram per square metres.
History & use
The expression is common because it makes fabric and paper 'weight' comparable independent of sheet or garment size.
Modern use
Modern use is context-dependent and varies by region or measurement system.