Box Size Guide — Gift, Apparel & Jewelry Box Dimensions

Every stock retail box we sell, decoded: exact dimensions, case packs, and what actually fits inside each size. Whether you are boxing a coffee mug, a sweater, or a necklace, this guide gets you to the right box the first time — and every line here can be custom printed with your store's brand.

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How Box Sizes Work

Boxes are measured length x width x depth, taken at the opening: length is the longest side, width the shorter side, and depth is how tall the box stands. A 15 x 9 1/2 x 2 apparel box is 15 inches long, 9 1/2 inches wide, and 2 inches deep.

Note that this is different from shopping bags, which are measured width x gusset x height — if you are sizing bags, see our bag size guide.

Box Styles in Plain English

Four constructions cover nearly every retail need:

• Two-piece lock corner — a folding box with a separate lid; tabs lock into slots at the corners. Ships and stores flat, sets up in seconds, and the telescoping lid adds strength. The workhorse gift box.
• One-piece folding — base and lid are a single piece; some sizes pop up automatically. Fast at the counter and stores flat.
• Rigid (set-up) boxes — built solid and do not fold flat. Sturdier and more upscale; this is how fine jewelry boxes are made.
• Magnetic boxes — rigid-feel folding boxes with a built-in magnetic closure. They collapse flat for storage, then snap together — no tape, no assembly. The premium unboxing look.

Two-Piece Lock Corner Gift Boxes

White gloss or natural kraft. The suggested-use column below comes straight from what stores actually box in each size.

Size (L x W x D)	Case pack	What fits
3 x 3 x 2	100	Miniatures
4 x 4 x 3	100	Salt & pepper sets
5 x 5 x 3	100	Belts
6 x 4 x 4	100	Coffee mug
6 x 6 x 4	100	Cup & saucer
6 x 6 x 6	100	Pottery
7 x 7 x 7	50	Tea pot
8 x 8 x 2	100	Salad plates
8 x 8 x 3 1/2	100	Ball cap
8 x 8 x 6	100	Set of glassware
9 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2	100	Goblet
9 x 6 x 5	100	Mug set
9 x 9 x 2 3/4	100	Salad plates
9 x 9 x 5 1/2	50	Bowl
9 x 9 x 9	50	Ice pail
10 x 5 x 5	100	Vase
10 x 8 x 1 1/4	100	Books, folded apparel
10 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 2	100	Dinner plate
10 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 5	50	Fruit bowl
10 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 8	50	Casserole
11 x 3 x 3	100	Bud vase
11 x 11 x 3 3/4	50	China place setting
12 x 6 x 6	50	Vase
12 x 9 x 1 5/8	100	Shirt, folded apparel
12 x 12 x 2	50	Cake platter
12 x 12 x 3	50	Cake platter
12 x 12 x 5 1/2	50	Double place setting
12 x 12 x 8	50	Tea set
14 x 4 x 4	100	One liquor bottle
14 x 7 x 4	50	Two liquor bottles
14 x 8 x 6	50	Stemware set
14 x 14 x 2	50	Tray
14 x 14 x 5	50	Pillow
15 x 7 x 6 1/2	50	Candlesticks
15 x 10 x 2	100	Shirt, folded apparel
15 x 11 x 4	50	Sweater, bulky apparel
15 x 15 x 3	50	Round tray
15 x 15 x 6 1/2	25	China sets
16 x 16 x 3	50	Round tray
17 x 8 1/2 x 8	25	Sculpture
17 x 11 x 2 1/2	50	Trays, apparel
18 x 18 x 5	25	Lazy Susan
19 x 12 x 3	50	Trays, apparel
20 x 14 x 2	50	Trays, apparel
25 x 15 x 5	25	Large tray

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One-Piece Gift Boxes

White gloss or natural kraft, base and lid in a single folding piece. Sizes marked * are two-piece pop-up style.

Size (L x W x D)	Case pack	What fits
3 x 3 x 2	100	Ornaments, coasters, small candles
3 x 3 x 3	100	Ornaments
4 x 4 x 2	100	Coasters, candle holders
4 x 4 x 4	100	Mugs, cups, salt & pepper
4 x 4 x 7	100	Tumblers, tall candles
5 x 5 x 4	100	Cups, small figurines
6 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2	100	Mugs, small figurines
6 x 6 x 4	100	Candy dishes, clocks, cup & saucer
6 x 6 x 6	100	Bowls, bookends
6 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 1 5/8 *	100	Tiles, flat gifts
7 x 7 x 7	100	Cookie jars, candy dishes
8 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 2 *	100	Plates, flat gifts
8 x 8 x 4	100	Bowls, candy dishes
9 x 9 x 5 1/2	50	Salad bowls, casseroles
9 x 9 x 9	50	Bowls, coffee pots
10 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2	100	Vases, figurines
10 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 2 1/2 *	50	Dinner plates, plaques
10 x 10 x 5	50	Fruit bowls, stemware
12 x 5 1/2 x 6	50	Gravy boats, stemware pairs
12 x 12 x 3 *	50	Cake plates, place settings
12 x 12 x 5 *	50	Deep bowls, glass sets
14 x 14 x 3 *	25	Platters, sandwich trays
14 x 14 x 5 *	50	Centerpieces, cocktail sets
14 x 6 x 6	50	Candlesticks, planters
15 x 7 x 7	50	Pitchers, statuettes
16 x 16 x 3 *	25	Picture frames, platters

Nearly all sizes come in both white gloss and natural kraft; a few of the larger pop-up sizes are kraft only. Colors are available made to order.

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Apparel Boxes

White gloss (off-white interior) or natural kraft. These sizes follow the industry-standard apparel lineup, so the fits below are what stores nationwide use them for.

Size (L x W x D)	Case pack	What fits
10 x 7 x 1 1/4	100	Small lingerie, linens, blouses
11 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/2	100	Gloves, hosiery, socks, ties
11 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 1 5/8	100	Blouses, children's wear, towels
14 x 4 1/2 x 3/4 (tie box)	25	Neckties
15 x 9 1/2 x 2	100	Shirts, dresses, sweaters, skirts
15 x 11 x 4	50 / 100	Bulky sweaters, handbags
17 x 11 x 2 1/2	50	Blankets, robes, raincoats
19 x 12 x 3	50	Bedspreads, sportswear sets
24 x 14 x 4	25 / 50	Coats, gowns, suits

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Jewelry Boxes

Cotton-filled set-up boxes in white gloss, natural kraft, colors, and prints — every box filled with non-tarnishing cotton.

Size (L x W x D)	Case pack	What fits
2 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7/8	100	Earrings (small)
3 1/16 x 2 1/8 x 1	100	Earrings (large), small pendants
3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1	100	Pins, brooches
3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2	100	Bracelets
3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2	100	Large bracelets, watches
5 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 7/8	100	Multi-piece sets
6 x 5 x 1	100	Necklace and earring sets
7 x 5 1/2 x 1	50	Bib and bead necklaces
8 x 2 x 7/8	50	Necklaces

Two upgrade lines share this size family: Luxe ribbon jewelry boxes (rigid matte-laminate with color-matched grosgrain ribbon and a velvet pad insert) and magnetic-closure jewelry boxes in white and black gloss (2 5/8 x 2 x 13/16, 4 1/8 x 4 x 2, 5 1/2 x 7 x 2, and 8 x 2 x 1 1/4).

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Magnetic Boxes

Fully collapsible folding boxes with a built-in magnetic closure — they store flat and snap together with no tape or assembly. Sold in packs of 10 (largest size in packs of 5).

Size (L x W x D)	Available finishes
3 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2	Gloss, matte
5 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1 3/4	Gloss
6 x 6 x 2 3/4	Kraft, gloss, matte, matte with ribbon
8 x 8 x 3 (to 3 1/8)	Kraft, gloss, matte, matte with ribbon
9 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 1 3/4	Gloss
9 3/4 x 7 x 3	Matte
10 x 10 x 4 (to 4 1/2)	Kraft, gloss, matte, matte with ribbon
12 x 12 x 4 1/2	Matte
13 x 6 1/2 x 4 1/4	Gloss
13 x 10 3/4 x 5 1/2	Gloss, matte
13 1/2 x 7 x 3 1/2	Matte
14 3/8 x 10 3/4 x 3 1/8	Gloss
15 x 12 x 3 1/4	Matte
16 x 12 x 8	Gloss, matte

Gloss comes in white, black, and red; matte in white, black, red, silver, and navy; kraft in natural. Every magnetic box can be foil stamped with your logo.

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Gable Boxes

The carry-handle box — base, walls, and handle in one piece. White gloss, kraft, gloss colors, and matte finishes.

Size (L x W x D)	Case pack	What fits
4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2	100	Favors, small treats
8 x 4 7/8 x 5 1/4	50	Gift sets, food gifts
9 x 6 x 6	50	Larger gift sets
9 x 7 1/2 x 9	50	Oversized gifts, baskets alternative

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Specialty Boxes

Box	Sizes (L x W x D)	Best for
Pop-Up Gift Card Holders	4 5/8 x 3 3/8 x 5/8	Gift cards — rigid folding box with printed To/From insert
Purse Boxes	4 1/2 x 2 x 3 3/4 · 8 x 3 1/2 x 5 1/2	Gift cards and small gifts — pyramid purse shape with satin ribbon
Vesta Boxes	6 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 2 3/4 · 9 x 8 1/4 x 3 7/8 · 11 3/4 x 10 3/4 x 5	Premium gifts — rigid kraft board, folds flat, sets up in seconds
Market Trays	9 x 7 x 3 1/2 · 12 x 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 · 14 x 9 x 6	Gift basket builds, retail displays

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Frequently Asked Questions About Box Sizes

What size box do I need for a shirt?
The standard shirt box is 15 x 9 1/2 x 2 — it handles shirts, folded dresses, sweaters, and skirts. For bulkier sweaters step up to 15 x 11 x 4, and for coats or suits use 24 x 14 x 4.

How are box dimensions measured?
Length x width x depth, measured at the opening: length is the longest side, width the shorter side, and depth is the height of the box. Shopping bags are measured differently — width x gusset x height.

What is a two-piece lock corner box?
A folding gift box with a separate telescoping lid, where tabs lock into slots at the corners. It ships flat, sets up without tape, and the overlapping lid adds strength — the standard gift box in retail.

What size box fits a necklace?
The standard necklace box is 8 x 2 x 7/8, cotton filled. Bib and statement necklaces use 7 x 5 1/2 x 1, and necklace-and-earring sets fit a 6 x 5 x 1 combination box.

What is a magnetic gift box?
A folding box with a built-in magnetic closure and a rigid, premium feel. It collapses flat for storage and snaps together in seconds with no tape or assembly — a favorite for high-end retail and e-commerce unboxing.

Make It Yours — Custom Printing

Every box line in this guide can carry your brand. Gift and apparel boxes take hot stamping, magnetic boxes can be foil stamped in metallic gold, metallic silver, white, or black, jewelry boxes can be digitally printed on the lid, the base, or both, and one-piece gift boxes come in custom colors made to order.

And ink and hot stamping are just the start — every box here can go fully custom: your colors and sizes, with full-coverage designs built around your brand from the ground up.

Not sure which box your product needs? Talk to a real person about sizes, colors, and custom printing — call 800-624-6244 or email customerservice@packagingsource.com.

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Guide updated July 2026.