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Box Buying Guide
At Staples, we make finding the right box easy. Whether you are moving, shipping or storing, Staples has the right box selection for you. All boxes are shipped flat, are bundled for compact storage, and assemble in seconds. Just fold and tape.
Shipping Boxes - Fixed Depth
Shipping Boxes - Fixed Depth

Strong, durable corrugated fiberboard.

  • 200#/ECT-32 (Edge Crush Test)
  • Meets most mailing and shipping carrier specifications
  • Contains a minimum of 30% recycled content
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How to measure your box
Choosing the right box
Box Strength
Contents: Choose:
Up to 65 lb. 200#/ECT-32 Single-Wall Corrugated
66 lb. – 95 lb. 275#/ECT-44 Single-Wall Corrugated
96 lb. – 100 lb. 275#/ECT-48 Double-Wall Corrugated

*Note: These are guidelines only. Weight must be distributed evenly.


Box Size
Box Size

Measurements:

Corrugated cartons are always measureed L x W x H (D), with L (length) being the longest side of the box, W (width) being the adjacent side, and H (D) (height/depth) being the height of the box. Dimensions listed are inside dimensions.

Cushioning:

For contents requiring extra cushioning, allow 2" around all sides of the product for void fill such as Bubble Wrap® or loose fill. Allow 2" extra above and below the contents.



Box Closure
Box Closure

Flaps:

First, fold the flaps inward along the carton's width. Then close the flaps along the carton's length on top of the inner flaps.

Sealing:

Use a carton-sealing tape at least 2" wide. Tape must extend at least 2" over the edges of the box.

Box Sealing

Shipping Boxes - Multi-Depth

Customize the depth of your boxes to meet all your shipping needs.

  • Prescored to allow easy height adjustment for a perfect fit
  • Strong, durable corrugated fiberboard
  • 200#/ECT-32 (Edge Crush Test)
  • Meets most mailing and shipping carrier specifications
  • Contains a minimum of 30% recycled content
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Moving Boxes and Kits

The complete moving solution for packing any room of your house.

  • Strong, durable corrugated fiberboard
  • ECT-32 (Edge Crash Test)
  • Meets most mailing and shipping carrier specifications
  • Contains a minimum of 50% recycled content
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Heavy-Duty Deluxe Moving Boxes

Heavy-duty boxes are ideal when additional stacking strength is needed.

  • Heavy-duty boxes provide added protection to ensure that your shipments arrive safe
  • Deluxe Moving Boxes feature special "flap tabs" that hold flaps down and out of the way, making packing easier
  • Deluxe Moving Boxes feature preprinted handling instructions that are designed specifically for the moving industry
  • Meets most mailing and shipping carrier specifications
  • Contains a minimum of 30% recycled content
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