

Measuring for a Zip Top Bag
- Measure Length (L) from the bottom of the bag to the lip base of the reclosable seal.
- Measure Width (W) of the bag from side to side.
- For Rigid items, add 1/2″ to the Width (W) of the bag to allow the item to fit through the opening.
- For thick or bulky items adjust dimensions.
- Add 1/2″ to 2″ to both dimensions for looser fit.
Example
For a flat product 3 1/2″ wide by 5 1/2″ deep, the bag dimensions should be atleast 4″ W x 6″L
Measuring for a Slider Top Bag
- Measure Length (L) from the bottom of the bag to the bottom of the slider closure.
- Measure Width (W) of the bag from side to side.
- For Rigid items, add 1 1/2″ to the Width (W) of the bag to allow the item to fit through the opening.
- For thick or bulky items adjust dimensions.
- Add 1/2″ to 2″ to both dimensions for looser fit.
Example
For a flat product 2 1/2″ wide by 5 1/2″ deep, the bag dimensions should be atleast 4″ W x 6″L


Measuring Layflat Bags for a Square Container
- Measure the width, depth and height of the container to be lined. The depth should be the shorter side.
- To determine the Width (W) of the bag, add the width and depth. Add 2″ for a looser fit.
- The Length (L) of the bag is determined by adding the depth to the height of the box plus 6″ to allow coverage of the box contents.
Example
If the container size is 14″ (wide) x 10″ (deep) x 32″ (high), the bag dimensions are as follows: Width (W) is 26″ Length (L) is 48″
Measuring Gusseted Bags for a Square Container
- Measure the width, depth and height of the box to be lined. The depth should be the shorter side.
- To determine the Width (W) of the bag, add 1″ to the width of the box.
- To determine the Depth (D) of the bag, add 1″ to the depth of the box.
- The Length (L) of the bag is determined by adding the depth to the height of the box plus 6″ to allow coverage of the box contents.
Example
If the box size is 18″ (wide) x 12″ (deep) x 14″ (high), the bag dimensions are as follows: Width (W) is 19″ Depth (D) is 13″, Length (L) is 32″


Measuring Layflat Bags for a Rounded Container
- Measure the diameter and height of the container to be lined.
- To determine the Circumference (C) of the container, multiply the diameter by 3.14.
- To determine the Width (W) of the bag, divide the Circumference (C) by 2. Add 1″ for a looser fit.
- To determine the Length (L) of the bag, add the diameter to the height. Add 5″ for overhang.
Example
If the container size is 12″ (diameter) x 30″ (height), the bag dimensions are as follows: Width (W) is 20″ Length (L) is 47″
Measuring Gusseted Bags for a Pallet Cover
- Measure the width, depth and height of the pallet to be covered. The depth should be the shorter side.
- To determine the Width (W) of the cover, add 1″-2″ to the width of the pallet.
- To determine the Depth (D) of the cover, add 1″-2″ to the depth of the pallet.
- The Length (L) of the cover is determined by adding 1/2 the depth to the height.
Example
If the pallet size is 40″ (wide) x 36″ (deep) x 50″ (high), the cover dimensions are as follows: Width (W) is 42″ Depth (D) is 38″ Length (L) is 68″
