How to measure for pallet covers, boxes, and containers.
Use this page as a guide to measuring for pallet covers, boxes, and container liners. You may use the following conversion chart:
1 mil = 1,000th of an inch
1 inch = 25,400 micons
25.4 micons = 1 mil
1 inch = 25.4 millimeters
How to measure for lining a box
1
Measure
Measure the width, depth and length of the box to be lined. The depth should be the shorter side.2
Width
To determine the Width (W) of the bag, add 1” to the width of the box.3
Depth
To determine the Depth (D) of the bag, add 1” to the depth of the box.4
Length
he Length (L) of the bag is determined by adding the depth plus 1” to the height plus 1”. Add another 5” to allow coverage of the box contents.5
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 33”
How to measure for a pallet cover
1
Measure
Measure the width, depth and length of the pallet to be covered. The depth should be the shorter side.2
Width
To determine the Width (W) of the cover, add 1”-2” to the width of the pallet.3
Depth
To determine the Depth (D) of the cover, add 1”-2” to the depth of the pallet.4
Length
he Length (L) of the cover is determined by adding 1/2 the depth to the height.5
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”
How to measure for a round container
1
Measure
Measure the diameter and height of the container to be lined.2
Circumferance
To determine the Circumference (C) of the container, multiply the diameter by 3.14.3
Width
To determine the Width (W) of the bag, divide the Circumference (C) by 2. Add 1” for a looser fit.4
Length
To determine the Length (L) of the bag, add the diameter to the height. Add 5” for overhang.5
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”