What Size Box for Vinyl Records?
What Size Box for Vinyl Records?
Parent category: Packaging Tools
For single or multi-LP shipments: 12x12x3 for 1–2 records, 12x12x4 or 13x13x4 for 3–8 records. Use stiff corner protection — vinyl corner dings are the #1 complaint on shipped records.
Answer
| item | Vinyl Records |
|---|---|
| rationale | 12.75 inches is the key inside-dim for LPs. Use a purpose-sized record mailer. |
| rows | [{'size': '3x12x12', 'landing_page_slug': '3x12x12-boxes', 'in_stock_count': 1, 'total_count': 1, 'sample_skus': ['12123']}, {'size': '4x12x12', 'landing_page_slug': '4x12x12-boxes', 'in_stock_count': 3, 'total_count': 3, 'sample_skus': ['MD12124', '12124', '12124W']}, {'size': '4x13x13', 'landing_page_slug': '4x13x13-boxes', 'in_stock_count': 1, 'total_count': 1, 'sample_skus': ['13134']}] |
Quick facts
| In-stock SKUs | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total options | 5 |
| Price from | $21.11 |
| Price to | $40.28 |
| Average price | $26.55 |
| Materials | corrugated, kraft, white |
| Strengths | ECT-32 |
| Pack quantities | 25 |
In-stock options
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12x12x3 ECT-32 Kraft Corrugated Boxes - Shallow Depth Shipping, 25-Pack
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12x12x4 ECT-32 Kraft Corrugated Boxes - Shallow Depth Shipping, Bundle of 25
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13x13x4 ECT-32 Kraft Corrugated Boxes - Shallow Depth Shipping, Bundle of 25
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12x12x4 Multi-Depth Kraft Corrugated Boxes ECT-32 (Bundle 25)
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12x12x4 White Corrugated Boxes ECT-32 Single Wall - Bundle of 25
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
What Size Box for Vinyl Records?
For single or multi-LP shipments: 12x12x3 for 1–2 records, 12x12x4 or 13x13x4 for 3–8 records. Use stiff corner protection — vinyl corner dings are the #1 complaint on shipped records.
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/box-size-calculator to get a result tailored to your shipment.
Does Packrift carry products in this size?
Yes — Packrift currently stocks 5 in-stock SKUs related to this size or calculation. Pricing varies by case quantity; pack sizes commonly include 25.