Standard box sizes
Common box dimensions in inches and centimetres: small, medium and large boxes, shipping cubes, mailers, metric cartons, pizza boxes and retail cartons. Enter your product to find the standard box it fits, then make the dieline in that size, free.
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Find a standard box that fits
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Product size
Measure the product at its widest points. It may turn any way in the box.
Room round it
20 mm each side: room for bubble wrap, crinkle paper or a foam insert.
Standard boxes it fits
- 10 × 8 × 6 in10 × 8 × 6 in · 25.4 × 20.3 × 15.2 cm · 78% empty spaceMake this box
- 300 × 200 × 150 mm11.8 × 7.9 × 5.9 in · 30 × 20 × 15 cm outside · 78% empty spaceMake this box
- 300 × 200 × 200 mm11.8 × 7.9 × 7.9 in · 30 × 20 × 20 cm outside · 84% empty spaceMake this box
- 12 × 10 × 8 in12 × 10 × 8 in · 30.5 × 25.4 × 20.3 cm · 89% empty spaceMake this box
- 10 in cube10 × 10 × 10 in · 25.4 × 25.4 × 25.4 cm · 90% empty spaceMake this box
Small, medium and large boxes
The stock corrugated boxes sold for moving and shipping. Sizes vary a little by supplier; these are typical inside sizes.
| Box | Inches | cm | Volume | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small box | 16 × 12 × 12 | 40.6 × 30.5 × 30.5 | 1.33 ft³ · 37.8 L | Books, tins, heavy small items |
| Medium box | 18 × 18 × 16 | 45.7 × 45.7 × 40.6 | 3 ft³ · 85 L | Kitchenware, toys, small appliances |
| Large box | 18 × 18 × 24 | 45.7 × 45.7 × 61 | 4.5 ft³ · 127.4 L | Bedding, lamps, light bulky items |
| Extra large box | 24 × 18 × 24 | 61 × 45.7 × 61 | 6 ft³ · 169.9 L | Pillows, coats, very light bulky items |
Shipping box sizes
Regular slotted cartons that most corrugated suppliers stock. Cubes are the easiest to find in every size.
| Box | Inches | cm | Volume | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 in cube | 6 × 6 × 6 | 15.2 × 15.2 × 15.2 | 0.13 ft³ · 3.5 L | Mugs, candles, small gifts |
| 8 × 6 × 4 in | 8 × 6 × 4 | 20.3 × 15.2 × 10.2 | 0.11 ft³ · 3.1 L | Cosmetics, phone accessories |
| 8 in cube | 8 × 8 × 8 | 20.3 × 20.3 × 20.3 | 0.3 ft³ · 8.4 L | Jars, small electronics |
| 10 × 8 × 6 in | 10 × 8 × 6 | 25.4 × 20.3 × 15.2 | 0.28 ft³ · 7.9 L | Shoes for children, gift sets |
| 10 in cube | 10 × 10 × 10 | 25.4 × 25.4 × 25.4 | 0.58 ft³ · 16.4 L | Plants, homeware |
| 12 × 10 × 8 in | 12 × 10 × 8 | 30.5 × 25.4 × 20.3 | 0.56 ft³ · 15.7 L | Small appliances, multi-item orders |
| 12 in cube | 12 × 12 × 12 | 30.5 × 30.5 × 30.5 | 1 ft³ · 28.3 L | Homeware, bundles |
| 14 in cube | 14 × 14 × 14 | 35.6 × 35.6 × 35.6 | 1.59 ft³ · 45 L | Larger bundles, cushions |
| 16 × 12 × 8 in | 16 × 12 × 8 | 40.6 × 30.5 × 20.3 | 0.89 ft³ · 25.2 L | Shoes, folded textiles |
Mailer box dimensions
Flat, folded corrugated mailers for e-commerce, apparel and subscription boxes, quoted as inside sizes.
| Box | Inches | cm | Volume | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 × 4 × 2 in mailer | 6 × 4 × 2 | 15.2 × 10.2 × 5.1 | 0.03 ft³ · 0.8 L | Jewellery, cosmetics samples |
| 9 × 6 × 2 in mailer | 9 × 6 × 2 | 22.9 × 15.2 × 5.1 | 0.06 ft³ · 1.8 L | Small accessories, books |
| 10 × 8 × 4 in mailer | 10 × 8 × 4 | 25.4 × 20.3 × 10.2 | 0.19 ft³ · 5.2 L | Candles, small gift sets |
| 12 × 9 × 4 in mailer | 12 × 9 × 4 | 30.5 × 22.9 × 10.2 | 0.25 ft³ · 7.1 L | Apparel, subscription boxes |
| 14 × 10 × 4 in mailer | 14 × 10 × 4 | 35.6 × 25.4 × 10.2 | 0.32 ft³ · 9.2 L | Folded clothing, larger kits |
Standard box sizes in cm
Outside North America, cartons are sized in millimetres to fill a pallet with no overhang. These footprints divide a 1200 × 800 mm Euro pallet, and are outside sizes.
| Box | Inches | cm | Volume | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 × 200 × 150 mm | 11.8 × 7.9 × 5.9 | 30 × 20 × 15 | 0.28 ft³ · 8 L | 16 per layer on a Euro pallet |
| 300 × 200 × 200 mm | 11.8 × 7.9 × 7.9 | 30 × 20 × 20 | 0.38 ft³ · 10.8 L | 16 per layer on a Euro pallet |
| 400 × 300 × 200 mm | 15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 | 40 × 30 × 20 | 0.78 ft³ · 22 L | 8 per layer on a Euro pallet |
| 400 × 300 × 300 mm | 15.7 × 11.8 × 11.8 | 40 × 30 × 30 | 1.18 ft³ · 33.4 L | 8 per layer on a Euro pallet |
| 600 × 400 × 300 mm | 23.6 × 15.7 × 11.8 | 60 × 40 × 30 | 2.39 ft³ · 67.8 L | 2 per layer on a Euro pallet |
| 600 × 400 × 400 mm | 23.6 × 15.7 × 15.7 | 60 × 40 × 40 | 3.21 ft³ · 91 L | 2 per layer on a Euro pallet |
Pizza box sizes
Named after the pizza they hold: the base is about the pizza's diameter each way, with walls 1.75 to 2 in high.
| Box | Inches | cm | Volume | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 in pizza box | 10 × 10 × 1.75 | 25.4 × 25.4 × 4.4 | 0.1 ft³ · 2.9 L | Small pizza |
| 12 in pizza box | 12 × 12 × 1.75 | 30.5 × 30.5 × 4.4 | 0.15 ft³ · 4.1 L | Medium pizza |
| 14 in pizza box | 14 × 14 × 1.75 | 35.6 × 35.6 × 4.4 | 0.2 ft³ · 5.6 L | Large pizza |
| 16 in pizza box | 16 × 16 × 2 | 40.6 × 40.6 × 5.1 | 0.3 ft³ · 8.4 L | Extra large pizza |
Retail carton sizes
Folding cartons are sized to the product, so these are typical proportions rather than stock sizes.
| Box | Inches | cm | Volume | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lip balm carton | 1 × 1 × 3.1 | 2.5 × 2.5 × 8 | 0 ft³ · 0.1 L | Lip balm, small tubes |
| Bar soap carton | 3.7 × 2.6 × 1.4 | 9.5 × 6.5 × 3.5 | 0.01 ft³ · 0.2 L | Bar soap |
| Perfume carton | 2.2 × 2.2 × 4.7 | 5.5 × 5.5 × 12 | 0.01 ft³ · 0.4 L | 50 ml perfume |
| Supplement carton | 2.8 × 2.8 × 5.1 | 7 × 7 × 13 | 0.02 ft³ · 0.6 L | Supplement bottles |
| Tea carton | 4.7 × 2.2 × 7.1 | 12 × 5.5 × 18 | 0.04 ft³ · 1.2 L | Tea, dry food |
How to read a box size
Box sizes are written length × width × height. Length and width are the opening, with length the longer side, and height runs from the opening to the bottom. Stock boxes are quoted by their inside size; the metric cartons above are outside sizes, so the volume shown allows about 4 mm of board on each wall. Inside vs outside box dimensions explains the difference, and the standard box sizes guide covers when each kind of box is used.
From a size to a dieline
Each box name opens its template with the size filled in: the dieline redraws at that size, and you can download it as SVG, PDF, DXF, PNG or a Cricut file with no account, or fold it in 3D. For any other size, use the box dieline generator.
Is there an official standard box size?+
No single standard covers all boxes. Suppliers stock sizes they sell in volume, carriers publish their own box programs, and retail cartons are sized to the product. The sizes on this page are the common ones; confirm the exact inside size with your supplier.
What are small, medium and large box dimensions?+
Typical stock moving and shipping boxes: small about 16 × 12 × 12 in (40.6 × 30.5 × 30.5 cm), medium about 18 × 18 × 16 in (45.7 × 45.7 × 40.6 cm), large about 18 × 18 × 24 in (45.7 × 45.7 × 61 cm). Each supplier's sizes differ slightly.
What are medium box dimensions in cm?+
A medium moving box is about 46 × 46 × 41 cm (18 × 18 × 16 in). In metric ranges, a 400 × 300 × 300 mm carton is a common medium size: eight fit on each layer of a Euro pallet.
Which order are box dimensions written in?+
Length × width × height (or depth). Length and width are the opening, length the longer side; height runs from the opening to the bottom. A 12 × 9 × 4 in mailer opens on a 12 × 9 in face and is 4 in deep.
Are box sizes inside or outside dimensions?+
Stock boxes are usually quoted by their inside size, the space for the product. Pallet-sized metric cartons are often quoted by their outside size. On single-wall corrugated the outside is about 3 to 5 mm larger on each side.
Should I use a standard size or a custom size?+
A standard box is cheaper and quicker for small runs. A custom size cuts empty space, filler and dimensional-weight shipping, and looks better. The finder above gives both: the standard boxes your product fits, and the size made to measure.