International standards organizations define the ream as 500 identical sheets. This ream of 500 sheets (20 quires of 25 sheets) is also known as a 'long' ream, and is gradually replacing the old value of 480 sheets, now known as a 'short' ream.

There are typically 10 reams in a copier paper case. One ream of writing paper typically consists of 500 sheets, but some reams of specialty papers include more or less than 500 sheets.

For example, a box of standard letter-size 20-pound copy paper typically contains 10 reams of 500 sheets each, for a total of 5,000 sheets. Such a box of paper would typically weigh around 50 pounds (22.7 kg).

10 reams 20-lb paper is ideal for everyday business needs. Copy and printer paper is 20 lb and letter size (8-1/2" x 11"). Copy and print paper in a ream of 500 sheets comes in a case of 10 reams.

A ream is a given amount of paper, usually in a package. Sold for convenience and inventory purposes. An amount that could represent 480, 500 or a printer's perfect ream of 516 sheets. Over the years and location other amounts have been used, but today most consider a ream to be 500 sheets.

A ream is a quantity of paper sold in a bundle, once comprised of 480 sheets but now rounded up to 500. If you write reams of love letters to your beloved, I hope she appreciates them. Or at least recycles. The word ream has two distinct meanings, depending on whether you use it as a noun or a verb.

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A paper ream is a pack of paper that usually contains 500 sheets per package. A4 office paper boxes come in 5 reams. A box weighs an average of 12½ kg. Divide that by 5 and you get 2½ kg per ream.

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Standard office copy paper weighs approximately 10.0 lbs per 1000 sheets. Office copy paper is the cheapest blank white paper you can buy.

Office Depot Extra Bright Copy Paper, 11in. x 17in., 20 Lb., 90 Brightness, Case Of 5 Reams.

ream (n. 1) standard commercial measure of paper, rem, mid-14c., from Old French reyme, from Spanish resma, from Arabic rizmah "bundle" (of paper), from rasama "collect into a bundle." The Moors brought manufacture of cotton paper to Spain.