How to Measure Your Plastic Bag
Will this bag be lining a box, holding a carry out container, or filling a trash bin? These are just a few instances when a gusset (side or bottom) may be appropriate for your application.
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There are two types of Plastic Bags, Lay-flat (flat) and Gusseted.
Lay-flat
There are Three dimensions for each Lay-flat bag.
Length (L) | Width (W) | Gauge
The first measurement is the width across the opening of the bag. The second measurement runs from the bag opening to the base of the bag. The Gauge is a measurement of the Thickness of the material an is usually listed in Mils.
Gusseted
There are four dimensions for each Gusseted bag.
Length (L) | Width (W) | Depth (D)
The first measurement is the width across the opening of the bag. The second measurement is the Depth measured by fully extending the gusset. The third measurement is the length which runs from the bag opening to the base of the bag. The Gauge is a measurement of the Thickness of the material an is usually listed in Mils.
Fitting Bags To Containers
To Line Cartons/Boxes
- Add the Width and the Length of the sides. Add 2″ for a looser fit. The total equals the “Flat width” of the bag needed.
- Add 1/2 of the Height of the container. Add 5″ for an overhang. This equals the length of the bag needed.)
- To line a carton sized 14(L) x 12(W) x 21(H)
- To determine the width of the bag: L+W+2 or 14(L)+12(W)+2=28
- To determine the height of the bag: 21(H)+6(1/2W or 10)+5=32
- The ideal size to line the carton is: 28 x 32 x gauge or 16 x 12 x 32 x gauge
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