500‑sheet reams contain 500 sheets and are sold in letter size (8.5 × 11 inches).
Common basis weights for 500‑sheet reams are 20 lb and 24 lb.
Typical brightness levels shown range from 92 to 96.
Some reams contain about 30% recycled content, while others are described as 100% post‑consumer recycled fiber; one 100% recycled option is listed with a 75 GSM weight.
Sellers suggest everyday printing like letters, essays, and memos, as well as reports, presentations, flyers, school projects, and direct mail.
Sellers use descriptive labels like “ultra white” or “bright white” and provide numeric measurements—typically brightness values from 92 to 96; one listing shows a whiteness value of 155.
Reviewer summaries most often praise build quality and print performance and frequently cite the papers as good value for the price.
