Paper Shopping Bags and Merchandise Bags
Kraft and white paper shopping bags with twisted or flat paper handles, from 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 8 3/8 in to 18 x 7 x 18 in, plus flat and gusseted paper merchandise bags. Every row shows the bag count, the price, the price per bag and stock, and adds one case or pack to your cart.
Jump to: Kraft with handles | White with handles | Packs of 50 and 100 | Flat merchandise bags | Gusseted merchandise bags
| Size W x D x H, in | Paper and handles | Bags per case | Price per case | Price per bag | Case weight | Stock | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 8 3/8 | 60 lb kraft, twisted handles | 250 | $77.35 | 30.9¢ | 13.8 lb | In stock | |
| 8 x 4 1/2 x 10 1/4 | 60 lb kraft, twisted handles | 250 | $75.14 | 30.1¢ | 18.36 lb | In stock | |
| 10 x 5 x 13 | 60 lb kraft, twisted handles | 250 | $89.50 | 35.8¢ | 24.66 lb | In stock | |
| 12 x 7 x 14 | 70 lb kraft, flat handles | 300 | $89.50 | 29.8¢ | 36.74 lb | In stock | |
| 12 x 7 x 17 | 70 lb kraft, flat handles | 300 | $101.66 | 33.9¢ | 41.5 lb | In stock | |
| 13 x 6 x 15 3/4 | 60 lb kraft, twisted handles | 250 | $106.64 | 42.7¢ | 35.42 lb | In stock | |
| 13 x 7 x 17 | 60 lb kraft, twisted handles | 250 | $125.42 | 50.2¢ | 40.62 lb | In stock | |
| 14 x 10 x 16 | 60 lb kraft, twisted handles | 200 | $121.00 | 60.5¢ | 42.78 lb | In stock | |
| 16 x 6 x 12 | 65 lb kraft, twisted handles | 250 | $106.08 | 42.4¢ | 36.12 lb | In stock | |
| 16 x 6 x 19 1/4 | 65 lb kraft, twisted handles | 200 | $108.85 | 54.4¢ | 39.62 lb | In stock | |
| 18 x 7 x 18 | 70 lb kraft, twisted handles | 200 | $116.58 | 58.3¢ | 45.82 lb | In stock |
| Size W x D x H, in | Paper | Bags per case | Price per case | Price per bag | Case weight | Stock | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 8 3/8 | 60 lb white | 250 | $82.88 | 33.2¢ | 12.86 lb | In stock | |
| 8 x 4 1/2 x 10 1/4 | 60 lb white | 250 | $89.50 | 35.8¢ | 20.18 lb | In stock | |
| 10 x 5 x 13 | 60 lb white | 250 | $101.66 | 40.7¢ | 26.5 lb | In stock | |
| 13 x 7 x 13 | 65 lb white | 250 | $137.24 | 54.9¢ | 35.22 lb | In stock | |
| 13 x 7 x 17 | 65 lb white | 250 | $145.35 | 58.1¢ | 44.16 lb | In stock | |
| 16 x 6 x 12 | 65 lb white | 250 | $124.86 | 49.9¢ | 37.86 lb | In stock | |
| 16 x 6 x 19 1/4 | 65 lb white | 200 | $128.74 | 64.4¢ | 39.9 lb | In stock |
| Size W x D x H, in | Bags per pack | Price per pack | Price per bag | Stock | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 8 1/4 | 100 | $73.01 | 73.0¢ | In stock | |
| 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 8 3/8 | 50 | $30.88 | 61.8¢ | In stock | |
| 5.8 x 3 1/4 x 8 1/4 | 50 | $40.01 | 80.0¢ | In stock | |
| 8 x 4 1/4 x 10 1/2 | 50 | $45.63 | 91.3¢ | In stock | |
| 8 x 4 1/2 x 10 1/4 | 50 | $35.19 | 70.4¢ | In stock |
| Size, in | Paper | Bags per case | Price per case | Price per bag | Case weight | Stock | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 x 7 1/2 | Kraft | 4,000 | $123.14 | 3.1¢ | 27.5 lb | In stock | |
| 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 | Kraft | 3,000 | $107.95 | 3.6¢ | 30.1 lb | In stock | |
| 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 | White, 30 lb recycled | 3,000 | $181.35 | 6.0¢ | 37.1 lb | In stock | |
| 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 | Kraft | 2,000 | $105.00 | 5.3¢ | 30.62 lb | In stock | |
| 8 1/2 x 11 | Kraft | 2,000 | $97.86 | 4.9¢ | 30.42 lb | In stock | |
| 8 1/2 x 11 | White, 30 lb recycled | 2,000 | $199.55 | 10.0¢ | 33.24 lb | In stock | |
| 10 x 13 | Kraft | 1,000 | $58.57 | 5.9¢ | 24.86 lb | In stock | |
| 10 x 13 | White, 30 lb recycled | 1,000 | $125.70 | 12.6¢ | 28.18 lb | In stock | |
| 12 x 15 | Kraft | 1,000 | $69.07 | 6.9¢ | 34.0 lb | In stock | |
| 15 x 18 | Kraft | 500 | $64.55 | 12.9¢ | 22.2 lb | In stock | |
| 15 x 18 | White, 30 lb recycled | 500 | $112.57 | 22.5¢ | 23.84 lb | In stock |
| Size W x gusset x H, in | Paper | Bags per case | Price per case | Price per bag | Case weight | Stock | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 x 2 x 15 | Kraft, 30 lb recycled | 1,000 | $125.45 | 12.5¢ | 28.5 lb | In stock | |
| 10 x 2 x 15 | White, 30 lb recycled | 1,000 | $200.13 | 20.0¢ | 33.32 lb | In stock | |
| 12 x 3 x 18 | Kraft, 30 lb recycled | 500 | $71.17 | 14.2¢ | 21.58 lb | In stock | |
| 14 x 3 x 21 | Kraft, 30 lb recycled | 500 | $81.60 | 16.3¢ | 28.16 lb | In stock | |
| 14 x 3 x 21 | White, 30 lb recycled | 500 | $144.99 | 29.0¢ | 23.4 lb | In stock | |
| 17 x 4 x 24 | Kraft, 30 lb recycled | 500 | $144.25 | 28.9¢ | 47.92 lb | In stock | |
| 17 x 4 x 24 | White, 30 lb recycled | 500 | $195.39 | 39.1¢ | 39.7 lb | In stock | |
| 22 x 7 1/2 x 30 | Kraft, 30 lb recycled | 125 | $112.29 | 89.8¢ | 26.12 lb | In stock |
How to choose a paper shopping bag
Sizes read width x gusset x height. The gusset is the depth of the folded side panel, and it sets how thick an item the bag takes. Measure the item after it is folded, boxed or wrapped, then pick a bag that is wider and deeper than it.
Paper weight is listed as basis weight, and a higher number means heavier paper. The handled kraft bags here are 60, 65 or 70 lb. The white handled bags are 60 or 65 lb.
Most of the handled sizes have twisted paper handles. The 12 x 7 x 14 and 12 x 7 x 17 in grocery and takeout sizes use 70 lb kraft with flat paper handles, 300 to a case.
White bags cost more per bag than kraft in every size stocked in both colors. Tinted shopping bags come in eight colors: black, green, navy, orange, pink, purple, red and yellow. They come in seven sizes from 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 8 3/8 in to 18 x 7 x 18 3/4 in, and the 16 x 6 x 12 size has no black. They sell by the case and are in the product grid above.
Flat or gusseted merchandise bags
Merchandise bags are paper sleeves without handles for counter sales, pharmacy orders and lightweight items. Gusseted bags add a side gusset of 2 to 7 1/2 in for folded apparel and thicker items. The white merchandise bags and all gusseted bags are 30 lb recycled paper with serrated ends for easy opening.
| Bag | Sizes in stock, in | Paper | Handles | Bags per case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft shopping bags | 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 8 3/8 to 18 x 7 x 18 | 60, 65 or 70 lb kraft | Twisted paper | 200 or 250 |
| Kraft grocery and takeout bags | 12 x 7 x 14 and 12 x 7 x 17 | 70 lb kraft | Flat paper | 300 |
| White shopping bags | 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 8 3/8 to 16 x 6 x 19 1/4 | 60 or 65 lb white | Twisted paper | 200 or 250 |
| Flat merchandise bags | 5 x 7 1/2 to 15 x 18 | Kraft, or 30 lb recycled white | None | 500 to 4,000 |
| Gusseted merchandise bags | 10 x 2 x 15 to 22 x 7 1/2 x 30 | 30 lb recycled kraft or white | None | 125 to 1,000 |
Buying by the case and by the pallet
Each table row adds one case to your cart, or one pack in the packs table. The price per bag is the case price divided by the bag count.
Volume pricing applies in the cart without a code: 3% off when the cart holds 3 or more items and 5% off at 6 or more. Cases of different sizes count toward the same total.
Orders of one or two items with a product subtotal of $500 or more ship free when the checkout freight rate is $120 or less. Orders of one or two items get free ground shipping in the US at $99 or more when the checkout shipping charge is $29.95 or less. Orders of three or more items get the volume discount instead of free shipping.
For pallet quantities, a mix of sizes or a delivered price to your ZIP code, send a bulk quote request with the sizes and case counts.
Common questions
What are paper bags with handles called?
Paper shopping bags or retail bags, listed by handle type: twisted paper or flat paper. Paper bags without handles for counter use are merchandise bags.
What is a standard size for a kraft shopping bag?
Shopping bags come in a run of common sizes, listed as width x gusset x height. The kraft case sizes here run from 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 8 3/8 in for gifts and accessories to 18 x 7 x 18 in for large apparel and boxed gifts, with 13 x 7 x 17 and 16 x 6 x 12 in the middle.
What does basis weight mean on a paper bag?
It is the weight in pounds of 500 sheets of the paper at its basic size, which is 24 x 36 in for packaging papers. A 70 lb bag is made from heavier paper than a 60 lb bag. The white and gusseted merchandise bags here are 30 lb.
How many paper shopping bags come in a case?
Twisted handle shopping bags come 200 or 250 to a case, and the 70 lb flat handle bags 300. Merchandise bags run 500 to 4,000 to a case, except the 22 x 7 1/2 x 30 in gusseted bag at 125. Kraft shopping bags also come in packs of 50 or 100 in five sizes.
Where can I buy paper shopping bags in bulk?
Order by the case from the tables at the top of this page, which show live stock and the price per bag. For pallet loads, send a bulk quote request with your ZIP code.
Related
- Gift boxes
- Crinkle paper fill
- Product and merchandise tags
- Kraft paper rolls
- Retail packaging
- Kraft paper shopping bag size guide
Basis weight: Wikipedia, Grammage. Sizes, case counts, paper weights, handle types and uses come from Packrift product data as of October 2026.
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Buying path
Buy Paper Shopping Bags and Merchandise Bags by the specs that change the order
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What to check first
- Width and length
- Mil thickness or gauge
- Closure, gusset, or seal
- Case quantity