MidSouth Packaging Inc.

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Pensacola, FL 32516

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Find the Right Sized Bag

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For Lining a Box (Gusseted Bag)

  • 1) Measure the width, depth and height of the box to be lined. 1) The depth should be the shorter side.
  • 2) To determine the Width (W) of the bag, add 1″ to the width of the box.
  • 3) To determine the Depth (D) of the bag, add 1″ to the depth of the box.
  • 4) The Length (L) of the bag is determined by adding the depth to the height of the box plus 6″ to allow coverage of the box contents.

Example: If the box size is 18″(wide) x 12″(deep) x 14″(high), the bag dimensions are as follows: Width (W) is 19″ Depth (D) is 13″ Length (L) is 33″

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For a Pallet Cover

  • 1) Measure the width, depth and height of the pallet to be covered. The depth should be the shorter side.
  • 2) To determine the Width (W) of the cover, add 1″-2″ to the width of the pallet.
  • 3) To determine the Depth (D) of the cover, add 1″-2″ to the depth of the pallet.
  • 4) The Length (L) of the cover is determined by adding 1/2 the depth to the height.
Example: If the pallet size is 40″(wide) x 36″(deep) x 50″(high), the cover dimensions are as follows: Width (W) is 42″ Depth (D) is 38″ Length (L) is 68″
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For a Round Container

  • 1) Measure the diameter and height of the container to be lined.
  • 2) To determine the Circumference (C) of the container, multiply the diameter by 3.14.
  • 3) To determine the Width (W) of the bag, divide the Circumference (C) by 2. Add 1″ for a looser fit.
  • 4) To determine the Length (L) of the bag, add the diameter to the height. Add 5″ for overhang.
Example: If the container size is 12″(diameter) x 30″(height), the bag dimensions are as follows: Width (W) is 20″ Length (L) is 47″
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For a Square Container (Flat Bag)

  • 1) Measure the width, depth and height of the container to be lined. The depth should be the shorter side.
  • 2)To determine the Width (W) of the bag, add the width and depth. Add 2″ for a looser fit.
  • 3) To determine the Length (L) of the bag, add 1/2 the depth to the height. Add 5″ for overhang.
Example: If the container size is 14″(wide) x 10″(deep) x 32″(high), the bag dimensions are as follows: Width (W) is 26″ Length (L) is 42″
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For a Zip Top Bag

  • 1) Measure Length (L) from the bottom of the bag to the base of the reclosable seal.
  • 2) Measure Width (W) of the bag from side to side.
  • 3) For Rigid items, add 1/2" to the Width (W) of the bag to allow the item to fit through the opening.
  • 4) For thick or bulky items adjust dimensions.
  • 5) Add 1/2" to 2" to both dimensions for looser fit.

Example: For a flat product 3 1/2″ wide by 5 1/2″ deep, the bag dimensions should be at least 4″W x 6″L

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For a Slider Top Bag

  • 1) Measure Length (L) from the bottom of the bag to the bottom of the slider closure
  • 2) Measure Width (W) of the bag from side to side.
  • 3) For Rigid items, add 1/2" to the Width (W) of the bag to allow the item to fit through the opening.
  • 4) For thick or bulky items adjust dimensions.
  • 5) Add 1/2" to 2" to both dimensions for looser fit.

Example: For a flat product 2 1/2″ wide by 5 1/2″ deep, the bag dimensions should be at least 4″W x 6″L