Hover to zoomCustom Ecommerce Shipping Boxes Sized to Your Orders
From $0.30 a box Exact price in your emailed quote
These boxes are made to the exact inside size of what you sell, so orders pack tight with less filler. Add your logo outside and a thank you message inside, and approve a free proof first.
Quick answer
What are ecommerce shipping boxes?
Ecommerce shipping boxes are corrugated boxes made to carry online orders to a buyer's front door. Most are folding mailers or taped cartons, cut to fit your best sellers. They protect the order on the road and give your brand its first impression.
Key facts
- Made to your inside size
- Print outside and inside
- Mailer or carton styles
- Ships flat, free in the US
- From $0.30 a box
- Free design proof
Ecommerce Shipping Boxes specifications
18 rows| Styles | Folding mailer with tuck lid, or slotted carton |
|---|---|
| Board | E, B or C flute single wall; BC double wall |
| Outer surface | Brown kraft or white |
| Plain, one color, two color or full color CMYK | |
| Inside print | Lid and base can carry a message |
| Finishes | Matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil, embossing |
| Closure | Locking tuck lid on mailers, tape on cartons |
| Arrives | Flat in bundles, folded by hand |
| Board options | E, B or C flute single wall; BC flute double wall; kraft or white paperboard |
| Printing | Unprinted, one color, two color or full color CMYK, outside and inside |
|---|---|
| Sizes | Built to your inside length × width × height in inches (mm also fine) |
| Artwork files | Vector PDF, AI, EPS or SVG work best; sharp PNG or JPG also accepted |
| Design help | Our designers set up the layout for free |
| Proof | Free design proof to approve before printing starts |
| Production | 4–6 business days once you approve the proof |
| Shipping | Free and tracked to any US address, 2–3 business days in transit |
| Misprints | Send photos within 10 days for a reprint or a refund |
| Price | From $0.30 a box; exact price in your emailed quote |
Common sizes
| Inside size (L × W × H) | Good for |
|---|---|
| 6 × 4 × 2 in | Lip balm, small jewelry and sample kits |
| 9 × 6 × 3 in | Candles, tea, soap sets and snacks |
| 12 × 9 × 4 in | Folded shirts, subscription kits and gift sets |
| 14 × 10 × 5 in | Sneakers, home goods and multi-item orders |
| 16 × 12 × 6 in | Large bundles and gift baskets |
What counts as an ecommerce shipping box?
It is any corrugated box built to carry an online order from your shelf to a customer's door. The two common types are folding mailers and taped cartons.
Your order rides on trucks, through sorting bins and onto porches before anyone opens it. The box needs to hold up through all of that and still look like your brand.
To compare closures and shapes, browse our mailer box styles for online orders.
Who orders these boxes?
Any seller who packs the same few products again and again gets good value from a made-to-size box. Etsy and Shopify shops are the most common buyers, along with subscription brands and small warehouses.
Many sellers start with plain kraft and a sticker. Once orders settle into a pattern, they move to a printed box in the same sizes.
- Etsy and Shopify shops shipping handmade goods
- Subscription brands sending a monthly kit
- Skincare and candle makers shipping gift sets
- Apparel stores sending folded garments
- Warehouses packing orders for several small brands
Should I pick a mailer or a taped carton?
A folding mailer opens like a gift. It locks shut without tape and gives you a big lid for your artwork.
A slotted carton uses less board and packs fast, so it suits bulky or heavier orders. You close it with tape.
Some shops use both: a printed mailer for retail orders and a plain carton for bulk. If you want a peel-and-press closure, look at self seal mailer boxes.
How do I choose sizes for my catalog?
Begin with your real orders, not your whole catalog. Pack each common order the way it will ship, then measure it.
Most stores end up with two or three sizes. Fewer sizes means less stock to track and faster packing.
Give us inside length, width and height in inches. Our guide on measuring a box the right way shows where to place the tape.
A seasonal item, such as a Halloween bundle or a Valentine's Day set, may need its own short run. That keeps your everyday sizes untouched.
- Pull your ten most common orders from your store reports.
- Pack each one with its wrapping and measure the bundle.
- Group the results into two or three box sizes.
- Check each size against your shipping rates.
- Send us the inside sizes and your rough monthly use.
Which board is best for online orders?
Lighter board keeps your packages cheaper to move. E flute, about 1/16 in (1.5 mm), is thin and smooth, and it prints sharply on small and medium mailers.
B flute, about 1/8 in (3 mm), adds cushion for glass jars and sets. C flute, about 5/32 in (4 mm), and BC double wall, about 1/4 in (7 mm), suit heavy baskets and large cartons.
For a deeper look, read our flute guide for corrugated board.
| Order type | Board | Box style |
|---|---|---|
| Small, light items | E flute single wall | Tuck lid mailer |
| Glass jars and beauty sets | B flute single wall | Mailer with insert |
| Folded clothing | E or B flute single wall | Mailer or slim carton |
| Heavy baskets and bundles | C flute or BC double wall | Slotted carton |
How should I print an ecommerce box?
Picture how a buyer meets the box. They see the outside on the porch, then the inside of the lid, then whatever sits under it.
A one color logo on kraft keeps the cost low and stands out in a stack of packages. Spend your extra color inside, where a pattern or a short note makes unboxing feel personal.
You can choose plain, one color, two color or full color CMYK. For a finishing touch, add embossing, foil stamping, spot UV, or a matte or gloss laminate.
Our designers help with layout for free. Nothing prints until you approve the proof. See more custom printed box options if you want retail-style looks.
How can I cut packing time and filler?
A snug box needs less paper, less tape and fewer seconds at the packing bench. Across a month of orders, that adds up.
Add a fitted piece for multi-item sets. Our corrugated inserts for product sets hold each item in its own slot.
- Store each box size near the shelves where its products are picked.
- Tape a small card to each stack listing which items go inside.
- Print the mailer lid and put the shipping label on a plain side.
- Fold a batch of boxes before a busy week.
Which mistakes raise shipping costs?
The biggest one is using a single large box for everything. Small orders then travel in oversized packages and you pay for the empty space.
Another is printing every panel in full color when the lid does most of the work. Put your budget where the buyer looks.
Finally, test one sample order before a full run. Pack it, ship it to yourself and see how it arrives. Our page on the cheapest way to ship covers size and rate tips.
How quickly can I restock?
Once you approve the proof, your boxes are in production for 4 to 6 business days. Free tracked shipping to any US address then takes 2 to 3 business days.
Reorders are simple because your size and artwork are already on file. Order before you reach your last bundle, not after.
If you sell into gifting rushes such as Thanksgiving, place the reorder early. Details are on our free US shipping page.
How do I order ecommerce shipping boxes?
Prices start from $0.30 a box. The exact figure comes in your quote, sent by email within one business day.
You can plan sizes and artwork in Design Your Box or email us your list. If any box arrives misprinted, damaged or defective, send photos within 10 days and we will reprint or refund.
- Send your sizes, style and quantities.
- Pick kraft or white, plus outside and inside print.
- Review your emailed quote and free design proof.
- Approve the proof so we can start production.
- Unpack the flat bundles and start filling orders.
Ecommerce Shipping Boxes: questions
12 answersWhat box sizes does an online store need?
Most stores cover their orders with two or three sizes. Measure your best sellers as packed, and we will make boxes to those inside dimensions.
Are ecommerce boxes the same as mailer boxes?
Often, yes, but the term also includes slotted cartons used for online orders. The right style depends on your products and how you pack.
Can I print a thank you note inside the lid?
Yes. Inside print on the lid or base is a popular choice with online sellers, and it works with any print level.
Which board gives the lightest box?
E flute single wall, about 1/16 in (1.5 mm), is the thinnest corrugated option. It fits small and medium orders well.
Can customers reuse the box for returns?
A mailer with a locking tuck lid can often be reused. Choose a sturdy board so it survives a second trip.
Can you make an insert for a gift set?
Yes. We cut folding board or corrugated inserts so each item has its own spot and cannot shift.
Is a self-seal strip available?
Self seal styles are a separate product in our range. Tell us if you want that closure and we will point you to it.
Will my ecommerce shipping boxes need assembly at my packing bench?
Only a quick fold. Mailers and cartons both ship flat in bundles. A mailer folds up by hand and locks shut, and a carton folds up and closes with tape.
How do I avoid higher shipping rates?
Keep the box close to the size of your products. Compare the outside dimensions with your shipping rate bands before you order.
How much do ecommerce shipping boxes cost?
Pricing starts from $0.30 a box. Size, board, print and quantity set the exact figure in the quote we email you.
How soon can I get a restock of printed ecommerce boxes?
After you approve the proof, your boxes spend 4 to 6 business days in production. Free tracked shipping to a US address then adds 2 to 3 business days.
What happens if some boxes are misprinted?
Tell us within 10 days and include photos. Any affected boxes are reprinted, or you get a refund.
Still have a question? Phone (503) 461-4788, send our team a WhatsApp message or write to info@ordercardboardboxes.com.
Design Your Box
Pick a box photo, drop your logo onto it, choose the print and send it over. Our designers return a free proof ready for printing.
1Choose a box
2Place your logo
Add your logo to preview it on this box
Selected: Ecommerce Shipping Boxes
Tell us about your boxes
Share the inside size, the board you want and how it should be printed. Our team emails a quote and a free design proof within one business day.
- Free design proof before any box is printed
- Made in 4–6 business days after you approve the proof
- Free tracked shipping to any US address
Rather talk it through? Phone (503) 461-4788 or chat with us on WhatsApp.