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The bulk box size guide

Five chapters and four decisions that turn a vague requirement into a box that fits.

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The guide in one screen

Five chapters, in the order to read them if you are specifying from scratch.

  • [Dimensions chart](/size-guide/gaylord-dimensions) — common sizes, searchable.
  • [Wall construction](/size-guide/wall-construction) — what 2- to 5-wall is for, plus ECT vs Mullen.
  • [Grades A–F](/size-guide/grades) — the condition language and what to check.
  • [How to measure](/size-guide/how-to-measure) — inside dimensions and common mistakes.
  • [Pallet & truck fit](/size-guide/pallet-and-truck-fit) — how many fit on a trailer.
Ch. 01

Gaylord box dimensions chart

Common bulk box sizes with wall count, style, typical rating and volume.

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Ch. 02

Wall construction and strength

What the wall count does, and how to read the stamp on the bottom flap.

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Ch. 03

Grades A–F explained

What each grade usually means, and what it is fit for.

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Ch. 04

How to measure a box

Inside dimensions, the right order, and the mistakes that cause wrong orders.

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Ch. 05

Pallet and truck fit

How footprint and flat-packing decide trailer counts, with a calculator.

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The four decisions

Footprint — set by your pallet

48 × 40 unless something forces otherwise.

Height — set by reach and volume

Taller boxes hold more but are harder to reach into and suit lighter material.

Wall count — set by weight and stacking

Heavier, denser loads and higher stacks need more walls.

Grade — set by handling

Count how many times the box is handled and whether customers see it.

Terms you will meet

FOL
Full overlap slotted container — flaps fully overlap.
HSC
Half slotted container — no top flaps, used with a lid.
ECT
Edge crush test — predicts stacking strength.
Mullen
Burst test — puncture resistance.
KD
Knocked down — shipped flat.
BMC
Box Maker's Certificate — the stamp on a bottom flap.

More in the glossary and the FAQ.

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Sizing questions

Before you specify anything

What size is a standard gaylord box?
48 by 40 inches in footprint, matching the common pallet, most often 36 inches tall in triple wall.
How do I choose a box size?
Work in this order: pallet footprint, then height, then wall count from the loaded weight, then grade from how often the box is handled.
Do I measure inside or outside?
Inside, in length × width × height order. Outside dimensions matter for pallet overhang and trailer fit.