Calculators - Packaging

How to measure poly bags:

 How to Measure a Box

Measuring boxes is as easy as 1-2-3. Box measurements always correspond to the inner dimensions of the box. This is done to ensure a snug and protective fit around your product.

Simply measure the length, width, and depth (or height) of what you would like to pack and express the measurements in inches. Make sure to give the dimensions in this order:

• length
• width
• depth

Allow a minimum of 3mm extra to each dimension for the fitting . Be sure that the length and width do correspond to the opening of the box.

You can also provide us with a board size of the box. To do this fully open out the carton until it is just a single flat sheet and measure the length and width of the board. This board size is very useful when quoting for die cut boxes. If entering a quote enter flute direction as length and the other direction as width. Leave the depth blank

Rope Guide

Types of Corrugated Board

Corrugated board consists of one or two outer plies, the flutes and, in multi-ply types of corrugated board, of one or more intermediate plies. Corrugated board is classified as follows according to the number of outer/intermediate plies and flutes:

Figure 1: Single face corrugated board consists of one ply of fluted paper, onto which paper or cardboard is glued.

Figure 2: Single wall (double face) corrugated board consists of one ply of fluted paper which is glued between two plies of paper or cardboard.

Figure 3: Double wall corrugated board consists of two plies of fluted paper which are glued together by one ply of unfluted paper or cardboard and the exposed outer surfaces of which are each covered with one ply of paper or cardboard.