Loose Fill & Packing Peanuts
8.5x11 30 lb Kraft Paper Sheets 7700/Case
PN: KPS081130
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SELECTION EXPERT ADVICE
Overview
Packing peanuts: choose the material and listed volume
Shop loose fill for the spaces around a packed item. Start with the material you need, then compare the listed volume and exact SKU. Corn starch packing peanuts and polystyrene packing peanuts are separate choices; keep that distinction in your order so a reorder brings you the same material.
The examples below identify specific products in this collection. Open the product page for the complete listing, and plan your quantity around a representative packed carton. A cubic-foot figure describes fill volume. It does not tell you how many cartons an order will pack.
Compare packing peanut materials
| Product and SKU | Listed material | Listed volume |
|---|---|---|
| Corn starch packing peanuts — 7NUTSB | Corn starch | 7 cu ft |
| Corn starch packing peanuts — 12BNUTS | Corn starch | 12 cu ft |
| Polystyrene packing peanuts — 7NUTSW | Virgin polystyrene | 7 cu ft |
| Pink polystyrene packing peanuts — 7NUTSAS | Pink polystyrene; listed as anti-static | 7 cu ft |
Use the SKU and material together when building a repeat order. Similar product names or matching volumes do not make two loose-fill products interchangeable. If your packing process specifies a particular material, retain that requirement when comparing products.
Plan bulk packing peanuts around your cartons
Start with the carton you actually use, including any inserts, wrapping, dividers, or inner packaging. Measure the space that remains around the packed item. A carton's full volume overstates the room available for fill because the item and its other packaging occupy part of that space.
The packing peanuts calculator and chart can help organize an initial quantity estimate. Treat the result as a planning figure, then check it against your own packing process. Irregular shapes, different carton sizes, and the way an operator fills each carton can change actual consumption.
For a recurring order, record the material SKU, carton size, item configuration, and fill used during a representative packing run. Keep separate notes for substantially different products. An average from one small carton may not describe the amount needed for a larger carton or an item with an uneven shape.
Choose how loose fill fits your packing process
| Your decision | What to check |
|---|---|
| Filling open space | Identify the gaps remaining after the item and its other packaging are placed in the carton. |
| Wrapping the item itself | Decide whether the product also needs a separate wrap, sleeve, insert, or other packaging. |
| Following a material specification | Match the named material and SKU, including any handling requirements in your packing instructions. |
| Ordering for repeated runs | Use your observed fill consumption and confirm the product's sold-as quantity before ordering. |
Compare other formats in the void-fill comparison guide. For paper-based packing workflows, browse kraft paper; for wrapping formats, browse bubble wrap. The choice should follow the complete package you are building.
Does the anti-static designation establish suitability for electronics?
The 7NUTSAS listing identifies pink polystyrene loose fill as anti-static. That designation alone does not establish that a complete package meets your component's electrostatic protection requirements. Use the requirements for the item and its packaging process when selecting materials.
How do I request a bulk loose-fill order?
Include the exact SKU, material, required listed volume or order quantity, and the carton sizes you are planning around. For multiple materials, put each SKU on its own line. This makes it clear which products belong in the order.
Request a quote for your packing peanut order with the SKUs and quantities you want to compare.
Buying biodegradable packing peanuts
The selected cornstarch products 7NUTSB and 12BNUTS identify their material and nominal 7- and 12-cubic-foot supply sizes. A cornstarch designation alone does not establish every biodegradation, composting or drain-disposal claim. Request the exact environmental claim, conditions and product instructions when those requirements matter.
Keep material requirements separate from filling quantity. Use the packing-peanut void-volume calculator with your box and item dimensions, then adjust the allowance using measured consumption. A geometric volume does not approve cushioning depth or the finished parcel.
For a nominal 30-cubic-foot requirement, five 7-cubic-foot bags supply 35 cubic feet; three 12-cubic-foot bags supply 36. Choose the required material and pack-out method before comparing order quantities or actual delivered cost.
Buying path
Buy Loose Fill & Packing Peanuts by the specs that change the order
Use filters, product titles, and product pages to compare size, material, pack count, case quantity, and fit before ordering.
Use filters and product titles to narrow by the specs that affect fit.
Open the product page before ordering a case so you can check quantity, unit, and limits.
Save the SKU or product link for repeat purchasing and support questions.
For pallet, recurring, or mixed-SKU orders, send your list and ZIP and get a delivered price by email.
What to check first
- Size or dimensions
- Material or construction
- Case quantity or pack count
- Shipping unit and reorder need