Translation guide
Grammage refers to the weight of paper or fabric per unit area, typically expressed in grams per square meter (g/m²). In Japanese, this concept is expressed using specific technical terms, primarily in industrial and commercial contexts.
The weight of paper in grams per square meter, used in printing, packaging, and stationery.
The grammage of this paper is 70 g/m².
General phrase meaning 'weight of paper', used in everyday contexts but less precise.
What is the grammage of this paper?
Refers to the weight in pounds per ream (500 sheets) of a standard size, used historically in some contexts. Less common than 坪量.
Sometimes grammage is specified in basis weight.
The weight of fabric per unit area, used in textiles and apparel.
The concept of weight per unit area for any material, often in technical contexts.
Literal translation 'weight per unit area', used in scientific or technical explanations.
Please calculate the grammage of this material.
The unit itself is often used directly in Japanese, pronounced 'グラムまいへいほうメートル'.
This film has a grammage of 50 g/m².
In many practical situations, simply stating the value with the unit 'g/m²' (グラムまいへいほうメートル) is sufficient and widely understood, especially in technical or commercial settings.
The English word 'grammage' does not have a direct, single-word equivalent in Japanese. Using グラメージ is not standard and may cause confusion. Always use the appropriate term for the material (e.g., 坪量 for paper, 目付 for fabric).