What box for A1 documents and prints? Inside sizes and dim weight
A1 documents and prints measure 23.39 × 33.11 in (594 × 841 mm). With 1 in of cushioning on every side, a 1 in stack needs a box at least 35.11 × 25.39 × 3 in inside; a shallow die-cut mailer or a telescope box suits flat goods better than a deep slotted carton.
Inside sizes by stack thickness and cushioning
| Stack, in | Cushion per side | Inside box, in | Suggested style | Smallest library size that fits | USPS DW | FedEx DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.5 | 34.11 × 24.39 × 1.5 | 0427 | custom | 13 lb | 13 lb |
| 0.5 | 1 | 35.11 × 25.39 × 2.5 | 0427 | custom | 21 lb | 20 lb |
| 0.5 | 2 | 37.11 × 27.39 × 4.5 | 0427 | custom | 39 lb | 38 lb |
| 1 | 0.5 | 34.11 × 24.39 × 2 | 0427 | custom | 19 lb | 13 lb |
| 1 | 1 | 35.11 × 25.39 × 3 | 0427 | custom | 27 lb | 20 lb |
| 1 | 2 | 37.11 × 27.39 × 5 | 0427 | custom | 46 lb | 38 lb |
| 2 | 0.5 | 34.11 × 24.39 × 3 | 0427 | custom | 26 lb | 19 lb |
| 2 | 1 | 35.11 × 25.39 × 4 | 0427 | custom | 34 lb | 27 lb |
| 2 | 2 | 37.11 × 27.39 × 6 | 0427 | custom | 54 lb | 45 lb |
| 4 | 0.5 | 34.11 × 24.39 × 5 | 0427 | custom | 38 lb | 31 lb |
| 4 | 1 | 35.11 × 25.39 × 6 | 0427 | custom | 48 lb | 40 lb |
| 4 | 2 | 37.11 × 27.39 × 8 | 0301 | custom | 69 lb | 60 lb |
Inside = item + 2 × cushion on each axis. Dimensional weight uses C flute outside dimensions (ID + 2 calipers on L and W, + 3 on depth); n/a means USPS bills actual weight below 1,728 in³. Divisors checked 2026-10-27. The suggested style is a rule of thumb: 0427 for depths to 6 in, 0301 beyond.
Packing notes
- Keep flat goods flat: a box whose depth is far more than the stack invites shifting, so fill or reduce the depth.
- Corners take the knocks; corner protectors or a rigid pad on each face protect edges better than loose fill.
- Large sheets (33.11 in long side) are often rolled into tubes instead; a flat box this size bills heavily by dimensional weight.
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