How Much Packing Tape per Box?
How Much Packing Tape per Box?
Parent category: Packaging Tools
Using a standard H-seal pattern (top + bottom, with ~3 inch side overlap), a 12x12x12 box needs about 3.0 feet of tape per box. A standard 55-yard (165 ft) roll of 2 inch carton tape covers roughly 55 of that size.
Answer
| roll_length_yards | 55 |
|---|---|
| pattern | H-seal (top + bottom + 3 inch side overlap) |
| rows | [{'size': '10x10x10', 'per_end_inches': 16.0, 'total_inches_per_box': 32.0, 'total_feet_per_box': 2.67, 'boxes_per_55yd_roll': 61}, {'size': '12x12x12', 'per_end_inches': 18.0, 'total_inches_per_box': 36.0, 'total_feet_per_box': 3.0, 'boxes_per_55yd_roll': 55}, {'size': '14x14x14', 'per_end_inches': 20.0, 'total_inches_per_box': 40.0, 'total_feet_per_box': 3.33, 'boxes_per_55yd_roll': 49}, {'size': '16x16x16', 'per_end_inches': 22.0, 'total_inches_per_box': 44.0, 'total_feet_per_box': 3.67, 'boxes_per_55yd_roll': 45}, {'size': '18x18x18', 'per_end_inches': 24.0, 'total_inches_per_box': 48.0, 'total_feet_per_box': 4.0, 'boxes_per_55yd_roll': 41}, {'size': '20x20x20', 'per_end_inches': 26.0, 'total_inches_per_box': 52.0, 'total_feet_per_box': 4.33, 'boxes_per_55yd_roll': 38}] |
Quick facts
| In-stock SKUs | 306 |
|---|---|
| Total options | 1198 |
| Price from | $2.51 |
| Price to | $3,123.22 |
| Average price | $215.06 |
| Materials | clear, black, white, vinyl, yellow, red, blue, green, plastic, orange, kraft, foil, aluminum, anti-static, static, paper, brown, corrugated, pink |
| Mil thicknesses | 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 6.0 |
| Pack quantities | 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 36, 40, 48, 50, 60, 64, 72, 96, 100, 144, 165, 188, 200, 300, 324, 450, 600, 648, 864, 900, 1000, 1028, 1200, 1296, 1440, 1500, 1800, 2000, 3000, 4000 |
In-stock options
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2" x 1000 yds Clear 3M 371 Carton Sealing Tape - 1.9 Mil, Case of 6
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1/2" x 5 yds 3M 4466 Double Sided Foam Tape - Precision Cushioning
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1" x 5 yds 3M 4466 Double Sided Foam Tape - Cushioning & Mounting
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3/4" x 20 yds Black Electrical Tape, 7.0 Mil Vinyl - Case of 200
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3" x 1000' Yellow/Black Barricade Tape 3 Mil - Case of 4
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8" Low-Melt Glue Sticks for Heat-Sensitive Materials - Case of 165
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3M H180 2" Pistol Grip Carton Sealing Tape Dispenser - Metal/Plastic
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2" x 1500 yds Clear 3M 371 Carton Sealing Tape - 1.9 Mil, Case of 6
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1/2" x 5yd 3M‚Ñ¢ 4462 Double Sided Foam Tape - Precision Cushioning, Case of 1
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1" x 5 yds 3M 4462 Double Sided Foam Tape - PE Cushioning, Case of 1
When to use
- One-off dimensional-weight or cube checks during rate shopping.
- Comparing carrier divisors (UPS/FedEx 139, 166, 194).
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Frequently asked
How Much Packing Tape per Box?
Using a standard H-seal pattern (top + bottom, with ~3 inch side overlap), a 12x12x12 box needs about 3.0 feet of tape per box. A standard 55-yard (165 ft) roll of 2 inch carton tape covers roughly 55 of that size.
Can I run this calculation with my own dimensions?
Yes — Packrift's interactive calculator lets you run this calculation with your own dimensions and weight. Open it at https://packrift.com/pages/carton-tape-guide to get a result tailored to your shipment.
Does Packrift carry products in this size?
Yes — Packrift currently stocks 1097 in-stock SKUs related to this size or calculation. Pricing varies by case quantity; pack sizes commonly include 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12.