Cardboard Boxes Made to Your Inside Size

What does the cardboard box range include?

This range covers the everyday boxes most buyers have in mind. Some are corrugated and built for shipping or storage. Others are paperboard or gray board and built to look good on a shelf.

Nothing here is a stock size. You give us the inside measurements, the board and the print, and we send a quote by email within one business day. Boxes start from $0.30 a box, and the exact figure depends on size, board and quantity.

If you want the simplest order, start with plain cardboard boxes in any size. There is no artwork to prepare, so they move fastest.

Which cardboard box fits which job?

The table lists every style in the range. Read the middle column to match a box to what you sell or store, then open that page for sizes and board options.

How do I choose the right box size?

Measure the product, or the packed bundle if you add wrap or an insert. Then add a little room. About 1/4 in (6 mm) per side works for soft goods, and more for fragile ones.

Always give inside size in this order: length, width, height. Height runs from the opening down to the base. A typical gift box might be 8 × 6 × 3 in, and a shipping carton 14 × 10 × 6 in.

For compact goods, check small cardboard boxes for compact products. A tight fit also keeps your shipping weight down.

Which board and wall thickness should I order?

Single wall corrugated handles most orders. E flute is about 1/16 in (1.5 mm) and folds into clean small boxes. B flute is about 1/8 in (3 mm). C flute is about 5/32 in (4 mm) and cushions more.

Double wall BC flute is about 1/4 in (7 mm). Choose it for heavy loads, rough handling or tall stacks.

Kraft or white paperboard is thinner and smoother. It suits boxes that sit on a counter or shelf. For a stiffer, premium feel, see gray board boxes for keepsake gifts.

If you are unsure, tell us what a packed box weighs and how it travels. Your quote will name the board we suggest.

Can I print my logo on a cardboard box?

Yes. You can order plain, one color, two color or full color CMYK. Print goes on the outside, the inside or both.

One color on kraft is the lowest-cost way to brand a box. Full color suits photos, patterns and solid fills. A dark base looks sharp with foil or spot UV, as shown on black cardboard boxes with foil finishes.

Finishes include uncoated kraft, matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping and embossing. You get a free design proof before anything is printed. Our designers help with layout at no charge.

You can also place your logo on a box photo with Design Your Box before you order.

How should I pack and stack these boxes?

Put the heaviest piece in first. Fill the gaps until nothing shifts. Movement inside a box causes more damage than a bump from outside.

Run tape along the center seam and across both edges of the base. Keep the contents level with the top. A bulging lid weakens the corners and lets in moisture.

For stockroom shelves, stack matching sizes and keep the heaviest boxes on the bottom row. Cardboard storage boxes for stockrooms include a plain panel for a handwritten label.

Label two sides of every storage box. When boxes sit against a wall, a single label is often hidden.

What mistakes should I avoid when ordering?

The most common error is sending outside measurements. We make to inside size, so the outside grows by the board thickness on each side. With BC double wall, that adds about 1/2 in (14 mm) to each dimension.

Another mistake is picking heavy board for light goods. Extra thickness adds weight and cost with no benefit. For bulky goods that truly need strength, large cardboard boxes for bulky goods are usually built in BC.

Check that artwork has bleed and that text stays clear of the folds. The proof shows both, so read it before you approve.

Finally, think about quantity. Ordering a quarter's worth of stock often costs less per box than ordering a few weeks at a time, if you have dry space to store it.

What about round, cube and cylinder shapes?

Not every product fits a rectangle. Round boxes are made to a diameter and height. They suit hats, flowers and candles. Cube boxes keep all three sides equal, so mugs and plants stand upright.

A cylinder box is a tube body topped with a fitted lid. They suit loose tea, rolled posters and cosmetics. See cardboard cylinder boxes for tea and candles for common diameters.

These shapes cost a little more than a plain carton because the board is cut and wrapped differently. Your emailed quote shows the exact price.