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Paper Bag Sizes

The sizes our machines already run, in inches and millimeters, plus how a bag is measured and how to work out the one you need. Anything outside the range is made to your measurement.

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Paper Bags Specifications

What is fixed, what is your choice, and what we still have to confirm with production.

Material

Applies to every paper bag we print

Handles

All handle types

Sizes

Stock sizes are listed below; any other size is made to your dimensions

Minimum order

On quote

Lead time

On quote, counted from proof approval

Artwork

Vector .cdr, .eps or print-ready PDF in CMYK. A logo or sketch is enough to start

Proof

PDF proof on every order, before anything is printed

Luxury Bags: Kraft, Laminated and Un-Laminated

The standard range our luxury bags run in. Any other size is made to your measurement. See the bag →

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Standard Sizes

16 sizes
6¾ × 2¾ × 9½ in170 × 70 × 240 mm
8¾ × 3½ × 8 in220 × 90 × 205 mm
9 × 3½ × 8¾ in230 × 90 × 220 mm
9 × 3½ × 14¼ in230 × 90 × 360 mm
9½ × 3½ × 15¼ in240 × 90 × 390 mm
9¾ × 3¼ × 13¾ in250 × 80 × 350 mm
12¼ × 4 × 16¾ in310 × 100 × 425 mm
12¼ × 4¾ × 8¾ in310 × 120 × 220 mm
12½ × 4 × 12½ in320 × 100 × 320 mm
12½ × 4 × 17¼ in320 × 100 × 440 mm
13¾ × 4¾ × 18 in350 × 120 × 460 mm
14½ × 3½ × 9¾ in370 × 90 × 250 mm
17¼ × 4¾ × 12½ in440 × 120 × 320 mm
17¼ × 6 × 14½ in440 × 150 × 370 mm
17¾ × 4¾ × 14½ in450 × 120 × 370 mm
21¾ × 4¾ × 13¾ in550 × 120 × 350 mm

Twisted Handle Bags

Overprinted bags are printed on stock bodies; machine made bags are printed and made in one pass. See the bag →

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Overprinted

5 sizes
7½ × 3¼ × 8¼ in190 × 80 × 210 mm
9½ × 4¼ × 12¼ in240 × 110 × 310 mm
12½ × 5½ × 16½ in320 × 140 × 420 mm
15¾ × 7 × 15¼ in400 × 180 × 390 mm
19¾ × 7 × 15¼ in500 × 180 × 390 mm

Machine Made

5 sizes
7 × 3¼ × 8¾ in180 × 80 × 225 mm
8¾ × 4 × 11 in220 × 100 × 280 mm
10¼ × 5 × 12½ in260 × 130 × 320 mm
12½ × 5 × 16½ in320 × 130 × 420 mm
17¾ × 5 × 18 in450 × 130 × 460 mm

Extra Wide Base

2 sizes
13½ × 7¾ × 13 in340 × 200 × 330 mm
14¼ × 13 × 12½ in360 × 330 × 320 mm

Bottle Bag

1 size
6¼ × 3¼ × 15¼ in160 × 80 × 390 mm

Folded Handle Bags

Internal and external handles are both overprinted; the flexo range is printed and made in one pass. See the bag →

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Overprinted, Internal Handles

4 sizes
7 × 3¼ × 8¾ in180 × 80 × 220 mm
8¾ × 4 × 11 in220 × 100 × 280 mm
12½ × 5½ × 16½ in320 × 140 × 420 mm
17¾ × 6¾ × 19 in450 × 170 × 480 mm

Overprinted, External Handles

3 sizes
7 × 3¼ × 8¾ in175 × 85 × 225 mm
8½ × 4¼ × 9¾ in215 × 110 × 250 mm
9¾ × 5 × 11¾ in250 × 130 × 300 mm

Flexo Printed, Full Manufacture

4 sizes
7 × 3¼ × 9 in180 × 85 × 230 mm
8¾ × 4¼ × 9¾ in220 × 110 × 250 mm
10¼ × 5½ × 11¾ in260 × 140 × 300 mm
11¾ × 5 × 15¾ in300 × 125 × 400 mm

Wide Base Patisserie

2 sizes
10¼ × 7 × 9¾ in260 × 175 × 245 mm
12½ × 8½ × 9¾ in317 × 218 × 245 mm

Counter and Block Bottom Bags

Flat counter bags have no gusset. Block bottom bags stand open on the counter. See the bag →

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Flat Counter Bags

9 sizes
6 × 7 in152 × 178 mm mm
7 × 9 in178 × 229 mm mm
8½ × 8½ in215 × 215 mm mm
8½ × 11 in215 × 280 mm mm
10 × 12 in254 × 305 mm mm
11 × 14 in280 × 355 mm mm
12½ × 16 in318 × 460 mm mm
14 × 18 in355 × 457 mm mm
5 × 7 × 16 (bottle bag) in127 × 51 × 406 mm mm

Block Bottom Bags, with Gusset

3 sizes
5 × 3½ × 9¾ in127 × 89 × 248 mm mm
6 × 4 × 12 in152 × 101 × 305 mm mm
7 × 5 × 13 in178 × 127 × 330 mm mm

Three Ways to Order Paper Bags

The same three routes the business has always offered. Pick the one that fits the job.

Bespoke

Your size, your stock, your artwork, printed from scratch. The most control and the option most customers choose for a main line.

Express overprinted

Your logo printed onto a stock bag shape we already hold dies for. Fewer choices, quicker turnaround.

Plain / wholesale

Unprinted bags in bulk, for stores that want the stock without the branding or need a filler alongside a printed run.

Paper Bags Customization Options

Litho printingSharp, consistent color across the run
Special print finishesFoil, emboss and spot finishes on request
Standard & bespoke sizesYour W × G × H, in inches
Standard & express deliveryNationwide USA delivery
Full print areaFront, back, gussets and base
Matte or gloss laminationWhere the bag needs to resist wear
Choice of handlesTwisted, folded, rope, ribbon or none
AccessoriesEyelets, tin ties, windows and liners

Paper Bags Details

Paper bags are measured width × gusset × height, in inches. Width is the front of the bag, gusset is the depth at the side, and height runs from the base to just below the handles. Every quote we give uses that order.

The charts below are the sizes our dies already exist for, so they are the quickest and usually the cheapest way to order. If none of them fits, the die is built for your size instead: a bag that fits the product looks better on a counter and costs less to print than an oversized one.

To work out your size, measure the product, add a little for the hand going in, and tell us the weight. If several items go in one bag, say how many. We will come back with a size and a paper weight that carries it.

Best Uses for Paper Bags

Working out what to order
Matching a bag to a product
Comparing suppliers
Briefing artwork

Paper Bags: Frequently Asked Questions

+ What size should a clothing bag be?
Usually a medium to large bag with a deeper gusset for folded garments. Tell us the garment and how many go in a bag.
+ Do you charge extra for a custom size?
A new size needs a die. Setup is quoted with the job
+ What is the minimum order?
Minimum order depends on the bag style and size. Tell us the bag and the quantity you have in mind and we will confirm it with your price.
+ How long does an order take?
Lead time depends on the run and the finish, counted from the day you approve the proof.
+ Can I see a sample first?
Yes, free samples are available. Ask with your inquiry and say which bags you want to see.

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Tell us the size and quantity of paper bags you need. We price your exact job; there are no fixed packages.

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Not Sure Which Bag Is Right for You?

Answer three quick questions about what you pack, how heavy it is and whether the bag has to stand open, and we will recommend the stock and the handle.

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