Size guide
Tuck box sizes
Carton sizes are written length x width x depth (L x W x D), in inches, measured on the inside. Length and width are the opening; depth is the height of the carton standing up.
How do you measure a product for a tuck box?
- Measure the widest point of the product (or its inner wrap) across the front: that is L.
- Measure front to back: that is W.
- Measure the height standing up: that is D. For a bottle with a dropper or pump, measure the tallest point.
- Add a little clearance so the product slides in: about 1/16 in on L and W is a common rule of thumb; more for products with soft or uneven edges.
- Write the result as L x W x D, for example 2 x 2 x 6 in, and put it in the quote form.
Measuring a bottle with a dropper or pump? Measure the tallest point. Want an insert? Send the product dimensions and we size the carton and insert together.
Shapes and common sizes
| Shape | Common sizes (in) | Typical products |
|---|---|---|
| Cube | 4x4x4, 3x3x3, 5x5x5 | Candles, mugs, bath bombs, ornaments. |
| Slim / tall | 1x1x4.5, 1.5x1.5x4.5, 2x2x6, 3x3x7 | Lipstick, serum, tincture, vape, spark plugs, tea tins. |
| Flat | 4x4x1, 6x6x1.5, 7x4x0.5, 4.5x3x0.5 | Palettes, chocolate bars, phone screen protectors, gift cards, socks. |
| Long and narrow | 10x2x1, 12x2.5x1.5, 6.5x1.5x1 | Incense, knives, pens, makeup brushes, taper candles. |
| Tall billboard | 8x2.5x11, 6x2.5x8 | Cereal, snacks, granola. |
| Deck size | 2.5x3.5x0.75 | Playing cards, tarot. |
| Hexagon (tuck lid only) | 3-5 in across flats | Candles, gifts, chocolates. |
| Any custom size | Any L x W x D the partner can die-cut; quoted | Everything else. |
Presets
Standard sizes per style
| Style | Preset sizes, L x W x D (in) | Dieline |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Tuck End (STE) | 2x2x6 · 3x3x7 · 4x4x4 · 1.5x1.5x4.5 | free download |
| Reverse Tuck End (RTE) | 3x3x7 · 4x4x4 · 2x2x6 · 1x1x4.5 · 2.5x2.5x5 | free download |
| French Reverse Tuck End (FRT) | 4x4x1 · 6x4x1.5 · 9x7x2 | with your quote |
| Tuck Top Auto Bottom (crash lock) | 3x3x7 · 4x4x6 · 6x4x2 · 4x4x4 | with your quote |
| Tuck Top Snap Lock Bottom (1-2-3 bottom) | 4x4x4 · 4.5x4.5x5 · 3x3x8 | free download |
| Tuck Top, Seal End Bottom | 3x2x5 · 8x2.5x11 · 5x2x7 | free download |
| Tuck End with Hang Tab | 5x2x7 · 4x2x6 · 7x4x1 | free download |
| Tuck End with Window | 8x6x3 · 4x4x2 · 5x3x1.5 · 12x4x3 | with your quote |
| Tuck Box with Insert or Partitions | 4.5x4.5x5 · 7x7x1.5 · 8x6x3 | with your quote |
| Double Wall Tuck Front (paperboard) | 6x4x2 · 8x6x2 · 9x7x2 | with your quote |
| Roll End Tuck Front Mailer (E-flute) | 10x8x3 · 8x6x3 · 9x6x3 · 12x9x4 · 10x8x4 | with your quote |
| Roll End Tuck Top (paperboard tray with tuck lid) | 6x6x2 · 8x6x2 · 4x4x1.5 | with your quote |
| Tall Tuck Carton (cereal style) | 8x2.5x11 · 3x3x11 · 2x2x11 · 6x2.5x8 | free download |
| Tuck Display Box (counter display) | 8x6x3 · 10x6x4 · 6x4x3 | with your quote |
| Tuck Box with Outer Sleeve | 3.5x2.5x1.5 · 4x4x4 · 6x6x1.5 | with your quote |
| Hexagon Tuck Box | 3x3x4 (across flats x height) · 4x4x3 · 5x5x2 | with your quote |
| Playing Card Tuck Box | 2.5x3.5x0.75 · 2.75x3.75x0.8 · 3.5x5.75x1.25 (tarot, estimate) | free download |
| Kraft Tuck Box | 3x3x7 · 3.5x2.5x1.25 · 3x3x3.5 · 6x6x3 | free download |
Presets are starting points. Any size can be made; sizes marked "estimate" are typical, not measured.
Square and cube tuck boxes
Cube cartons (L = W = D) suit candles, mugs, bath bombs and ornaments; 3 x 3 x 3, 4 x 4 x 4 and 5 x 5 x 5 in are the common sizes. Reverse tuck end is the usual style; a snap lock or auto bottom helps for heavier items such as candles in glass.