Box Dimension Guide for Packaging
How do I measure box dimensions for printing?
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Here is the best way to communicate your box dimensions for printing purposes. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
Simple Steps to Measure Your Box
Length x Width x Depth
![step1 step1](https://printingshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/numbers1-TPS-Printing.png.webp)
LENGTH
Open the box top first then measure the LENGTH. It is the largest of the two dimensions on the open end.
![step1 step1](https://printingshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/numbers2-TPS-Printing.png.webp)
WIDTH
Now measure the WIDTH, which is the smallest dimension on the open end.
![step3 step3](https://printingshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/numbers3-TPS-Printing.png.webp)
DEPTH
Next, is the DEPTH, which is the measurement between two ends of the box.
Sample Dimesions of Box Styles
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