Rolling Paper Grammage: Which Paper Thickness Suits You?
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What is grammage, exactly?
The grammage of a rolling paper describes the weight per square metre of paper, in other words how thick or thin it is. It's given in g/m². The lower the grammage, the thinner and usually the more transparent the paper.
Overview of common rolling paper grammages
| Grammage (g/m²) | Typical name | Rolling properties | Recommended tobacco types | Suitable for filters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-13 | Ultra thin / Extra Thin | Very fine, barely noticeable, burns slowly. Takes a little skill to roll. | Fine-cut tobaccos with plenty of aroma, for example mild blends | Only with slim filters or on its own |
| 13-15 | Thin / Regular Thin | A popular all-rounder. A good compromise between flavour and handling. | Classics like American Blend, also for herbal blends | Yes, ideal for standard filters (6 to 8 mm) |
| 15-17 | Medium / Classic | A bit thicker, steadier to roll, less sensitive to moisture. | More voluminous tobaccos, harmonises well with moister varieties | Very well suited to filters of any size |
| 17-21 | Thick / Strong Paper | Easy to roll, robust, but can add a taste of its own to the experience. | Heavy, spicy tobaccos like Orient or Zware blends | Yes, stable even with activated carbon filters |
| over 21 | Blunt Wraps / Flavoured | Very thick, often flavoured, more for special uses like blunts. | Herbal blends or cannabis, usually without added tobacco | Mostly with thick AC filters. |
Which grammage suits your style?
You love pure flavour?
Then ultra-thin papers between 10 and 13 g/m² are exactly your thing. They influence the taste the least and burn slowly and evenly. Perfect for connoisseurs. But watch out: rolling calls for a bit more of a delicate touch.
You want to roll easily, without much fuss?
Thin to medium papers between 13 and 17 g/m² are ideal if you want both flavour and comfort. They're easy to work with and go brilliantly with standard filters.
You need stability and resilience?
Reach for stronger papers from 17 g/m² upwards. They're especially good with moister tobaccos or when you're rolling with activated carbon filters. Everything holds together better, even on the go.
Bonus tip: paper plus filter equals dream team
Not every paper thickness works well with every type of filter. Here's a rule of thumb:
- Ultra-thin papers: better without a filter or with slim filters, otherwise the paper tears quickly
- Thin and medium papers: perfect for standard filters with a 6 mm diameter
- Stronger papers: best suited to active filters like activated carbon, since they take more pressure
Du willst easy drehen, ohne viel Aufwand?
Dünne bis mittlere Papiere zwischen 13 und 17 g/m² sind ideal, wenn du sowohl Geschmack als auch Komfort willst. Sie lassen sich gut verarbeiten und funktionieren super mit Standard Filtern.
Du brauchst Stabilität und Widerstandskraft?
Greif zu stärkeren Papieren ab 17 g/m². Sie eignen sich besonders bei feuchteren Tabaken oder wenn du mit Aktivkohlefiltern drehst. Da hält alles besser zusammen, auch unterwegs.
Bonus Tipp: Papier plus Filter gleich Dreamteam
Nicht jede Papierdicke harmoniert gut mit jedem Filtertyp. Hier eine Faustregel:
- Ultradünne Papiere: besser ohne Filter oder mit Slim Filtern, da das Papier sonst schnell reißt
- Dünne und mittlere Papiere: perfekt für Standard Filter mit 6 mm Durchmesser
- Stärkere Papiere: bestens geeignet für aktive Filter wie Aktivkohle, da sie mehr Druck aushalten
