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Bag Guide
What is Mil Strength?
A "Mil" equals one thousandth of an inch and measures the thickness of the bag.
1 Mil Lightweight protection for temporary storage.
2 Mil Most popular thickness for shipping parts, clothing or protecting food.
3 Mil Added protection for parts and hardware.
4 Mil Heavier protection for industrial parts and tools.
6 Mil Protects against punctures and tears.
8 Mil Super heavyweight bags for maximum strength.
Types of Bags
STYLE | Brand Name | Thickness (Mil) | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Flat Poly |
Uline | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 | Storage for food, parts and clothing |
Reclosable |
Uline, Minigrip® & Ziploc® |
2, 2.7, 4, 6, 8 | Closure keeps out dirt and moisture |
Gusseted |
Uline | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 | Expandable sides form to the shape of your product |
Slider Zip |
Uline & Hefty® | 2.5, 3, 3.5 | Produce a durable, airtight seal with every bag |
Resealable |
Uline | 1.5, 2, 4 | Quickly package your items with self-seal adhesive lip |
Poly Tubing |
Uline | 2, 3, 4, 6 | Cut the needed length for a variety of bag sizes |
Bags on a Roll |
Uline & Autobag® | 1, 1.5, 2, 4 | Pre-opened and perforated for easy insertion and tear-off |
Measuring A Bag
Flat Poly Bags
MODEL NO. |
WIDTH | LENGTH |
---|---|---|
S-954 | 6" | 10" |
Reclosable and
Resealable Bags
Resealable Bags
MODEL NO. |
WIDTH | LENGTH |
---|---|---|
S-3934 | 18" | 20" |
Gusseted Bags
MODEL NO. |
WIDTH | DEPTH | HEIGHT |
---|---|---|---|
S-7494 | 8" | 4" | 18" |
Gallon to Bag Size Conversion
Easily convert capacity to bag size using this table. This is meant to be a guide; individual needs may differ.
Capacity | Bag Size (W x H) |
---|---|
1 gallon | 10 x 11" |
2 gallons | 13 x 15" |
3 gallons | 18 x 24" |
4-5 gallons | 20 x 30" |
6-7 gallons | 24 x 23" |
8-10 gallons | 24 x 30" |
12-16 gallons | 24 x 33" |
23 gallons | 29 x 46" |
20-30 gallons | 30 x 36" |
33 gallons | 33 x 39" |
33-44 gallons | 35 x 50" |
40-45 gallons | 40 x 46" |
44-55 gallons | 36 x 58" |
55-60 gallons | 38-39 x 58" |
65 gallons | 44 x 55" |
75 gallons | 52 x 60" |
95 gallons | 58 x 62" |
96 gallons | 63 x 50" |
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