A Guide to Measure Milk Carton Box Dimensions & Carton Sizes
A perfect milk carton is important to keep the milk safe and fresh. The purpose of the boxes is not only to protect the packaging but also to impress the customers. Here we need the perfect packaging. Perfect size = ideal packaging. It will save you both money and space. While deciding on the Milk carton the topmost question is:
“How do we measure milk cartons the right way before we place a big order?”
EZ Custom Boxes will help you get the packaging with the perfect size and make your product look flawless.
This guide will help you to measure and choose the right size for your milk products.
What Are the Common Sizes for Milk Cartons?
Here are the standardized milk carton sizes used commonly:
|
Carton Size |
Volume It Holds |
|---|---|
|
Small |
237 ml (8 oz) |
|
Medium |
473 ml (16 oz) |
|
Regular |
946 ml (32 oz) |
|
Large |
1 liter (33.8 oz) |
|
XL |
1.89 liter (64 oz) |
|
Jumbo |
3.78 liter (1 gallon) |
How Do You Measure a Milk Carton the Right Way?
The right size of the box depends on the correct measurements, and this is how it could be measured: You measure a milk carton using three sides:
- Length (L) – the longest side of the box at its base. Measure from left to right, and you will get the length of the box.
- Width (W) – The shortest side at its base. Measure its side panel from front to back to get the width.
- Height (H) – The distance from top to bottom even including any flaps or the spout.
Example: If your milk carton is:
3 inches long, 2.5 inches wide, and 9.5 inches tall, then you write: 3" × 2.5" × 9.5" (L × W × H)
What’s the Difference Between Volume and Size?
We see the same quantity of milk in different shapes of boxes. Some boxes may be taller but slim, some may be shorter but wide, but how? It all depends on the volume of the box.
Size and dimension mean the size of the box: width, height or length of the box. Whereas volume means how much milk is inside. So for getting the correct the size of the dimensions and volume, both are important.
Does Carton Shape Matter for Customers?
Choosing the size or shape of the boxes is not only to make it look attractive but its also selected according to the target audience, Such as:
- For kids, small and wide cartons are preferred
- Commonly, square or rectangular cartons are preferred. It's easy to store in the refrigerator.
- Tall and slim carton helps in saving shelf space.
How Many Milk Cartons Fit in a Shipping Box?
To calculate how many cartons will fit in the master carton, you need to:
- Calculate the Length, height, and weight of a single carton
- Multiply the length, weight, and height of the carton to get the volume of one carton.
- Measure the size of the master box
- Calculate the big box volume
- Divide the box's volume by the carton's volume. This gives you the maximum theoretical number of cartons that could fit.
In reality, you also have to see how these small boxes are arranged in the big box. Stacked, side-by-side, etc
Can Carton Size Affect Branding and Printing?
Brands also use the boxes as a canvas to tell their story, so size of the box affects the branding and the printing. Bigger boxes have more space to provide information to its customers, such as ingredients, product, and company name or any other important instructions. Smaller cartons need smart design which ot look messy. For wider packaging, the brand can choose the horizontal designs. Thus dimensions of the box have a lot to do with the design of the box. EZ Custom Boxes team helps you design the box aligned with the box dimensions.
Will Carton Size Affect Fridge or Shelf Space?
Sometimes the question arose that does it take more time to make bigger cartons cool? Before deciding the dimensions of the box, make sure it would easily fit into refrigerators, retail shelves or vending machines. Big and odd-shaped cartons may not fit well in the refrigerators and also take longer to get cool. On the other hand, the tall and slim cartons can be neatly organized in the refrigerators, use less space and cool faster.
Do Carton Sizes Affect Transportation and Shipping Costs?
The larger the cartons more space they occupied, and thus cost more while shipping or even fewer boxes per shipment also cost more. But brands can reduce this cost by using well-measured boxes. Here, EZ Custom Boxes help to calculate the perfect dimensions, how you can reduce the extra air space, provide you with bulk shipping tips, and how to lower delivery costs. Because the team knows that the right size of the boxes not only saves the space but also your money.
Is It Possible To Get a Unique Carton Size?
If the companies need a unique size for their packaging, Our Team will guide them and come up with visually attractive, functional, but with a unique size or shape. If the brands are targeting a niche like only school lunch packs, it's also possible. By taking correct measurements, we create the cartons with the design that aligns with your customer’s needs.
Final Checklist Before You Place a Carton Order
Before ordering your milk cartons, make sure you know:
- The exact size means length, Width and height
- Volume each carton should hold
- How much printing area is needed
- How many boxes would fit in one big box
- Any other accessories to be added, like straws or spouts, etc.
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