2 Mil vs 2.5 Mil Carton Tape

Choose 2 mil when you seal light cartons where 2 mil is sufficient and cheapest. Choose 2.5 mil when you need a thicker 2.5 mil tape for heavier or double-strip seals.

2 Mil options

• 3" x 110 yds Clear Hot Melt Carton Sealing Tape - 1.9 Mil, Case of 24
  $98.65In stock
• 2" x 110 yds Clear Hot Melt Carton Sealing Tape - 1.9 Mil, Case of 36
  $100.91In stock
• 2" x 1000 yds Clear Carton Sealing Tape, 1.9 Mil Hot Melt - 6 Roll Case
  $104.78In stock
• 2" x 110 yds Clear Box Sealing Tape 2.0 Mil - 25 lb Tensile Strength, Case of 36
  $106.57In stock
• 2" x 110 yds Clear Scotch¬Æ 371 Box Sealing Tape 1.9 Mil - Case of 36
  $140.14In stock
• 2" x 1000 yds Clear 3M 371 Carton Sealing Tape - 1.9 Mil, Case of 6
  $153.72In stock

2.5 Mil options

• 3" x 55 yds Clear Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape - 2.6 Mil, Case of 24
  $85.01In stock
• 2" x 110 yds Clear Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape - 2.6 Mil, Case of 36
  $113.41In stock
• 2" x 110 yds Clear Carton Sealing Tape, 2.5 Mil Hot Melt - 36/Case
  $146.56In stock
• 3" x 110 yds Clear Carton Sealing Tape 2.5 Mil - Economy Hot Melt, Case of 24
  $158.52In stock
• 3" x 1000 yds Clear 2.5 Mil Hot Melt Carton Sealing Tape - Economy Grade, Case of 4
  $202.19In stock
• 3" x 110 yds Clear Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape, 2.6 Mil, Case of 24
  $124.19In stock

When to use

• Deciding between 2 Mil and 2.5 Mil for a new SKU or packaging refresh.
• Cost, protection, and throughput tradeoffs.

When not to use

• Edge cases where neither option fits — check the related guides.