Frequently asked about what paper do I use, it's often answered with photocopying paper. I don't use any flash surface to draw upon. I just use whatever is cheapest and readily available to draw with. However I have recently changed to using 100gsm instead of 80gsm A4 paper. It's kind of heavier and smoother to draw on.
Paper sizing and weights has always been an issue as Australia uses the DIN international standard which is based on a single aspect ratio of the square root of two. Or for the layman it's the A4 sizing system. This has always created havoc as most instructional art books over the years have always referred to pounds or sizes we do not understand. England and North America are notorious for maintaining measures and sizing based on old imperial schemes. Apparently international standards aren't up to scratch for them (tongue in cheek). Hopefully the above links will help you translate weights and sizes and give you an understanding about the beginnings of the system. I had heard previously that the Chinese were actually the ones who developed the square root formula sizing, for use in origami or paper folding exercises.
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