Determining The Size Of A Bag Going Into A Box Or Round Container

Here is an example: box size 10 x 10 x 14

Add 2" to the first two dimensions (10 plus 2) x 10 plus 2 x 14), and 1/2 of the second number (10 divided by 2 = 5) added to the last dimension (5 plus14 = 19). Add 10" (10 plus 9 = 29) for fold over or tie off the bag. The bag size needed for this box size to tied off the bag is 12" x 12" x 29".

Another way is to use a flexible measuring tape and measure all around the box, divide that number in half and add two inches... this is your width. (10+10+10+10= 40 divided by 2 = 20 plus 4"=24). For the length, measure half way across the narrow side of the box bottom (5"). Plus the height of the box (5 plus 14") for the minimum length. Add additional material (10") for fold over and or tie off. Using this method the bag measurement is 24 x 29. Now since you know the total width needed, you can break it down further to a gusset bag.

Either way you figure it, you will be safe using the formulas above to provide your customer with a bag suitable for their box!

Round Container 1) To determine circumference of the bag, multiply the the diameter of the container by 3.14. Divide that total by 2 to get the flat width you need for your bag. (Add l inch for a looser fit.) 2) Add 1/2 of the diameter to the height of the container. Add 5 inches to this total for overhang. This is the total length of the bag needed. 3 )If tying bag, add 1/2 the diameter to the bag length in # 2

Bag information:

Flat Bags are described as ..................Width x Length x Gauge Side Gusset Bags are described as.....Width x Gusset x Length x Gauge Bottom Gusset Bags are described as...Width x Length x Gusset x Gauge