What box for ANSI D (22 × 34 in) sheets? Inside sizes and dim weight
ANSI D (22 × 34 in) sheets measure 22 × 34 in. With 1 in of cushioning on every side, a 1 in stack needs a box at least 36 × 24 × 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 | 35 × 23 × 1.5 | 0427 | 36 × 24 × 24 | n/a | 12 lb |
| 0.5 | 1 | 36 × 24 × 2.5 | 0427 | 36 × 24 × 24 | 20 lb | 19 lb |
| 0.5 | 2 | 38 × 26 × 4.5 | 0427 | custom | 38 lb | 36 lb |
| 1 | 0.5 | 35 × 23 × 2 | 0427 | 36 × 24 × 24 | 19 lb | 12 lb |
| 1 | 1 | 36 × 24 × 3 | 0427 | 36 × 24 × 24 | 27 lb | 19 lb |
| 1 | 2 | 38 × 26 × 5 | 0427 | custom | 46 lb | 36 lb |
| 2 | 0.5 | 35 × 23 × 3 | 0427 | 36 × 24 × 24 | 25 lb | 18 lb |
| 2 | 1 | 36 × 24 × 4 | 0427 | 36 × 24 × 24 | 34 lb | 25 lb |
| 2 | 2 | 38 × 26 × 6 | 0427 | custom | 54 lb | 43 lb |
| 4 | 0.5 | 35 × 23 × 5 | 0427 | 36 × 24 × 24 | 38 lb | 29 lb |
| 4 | 1 | 36 × 24 × 6 | 0427 | 36 × 24 × 24 | 47 lb | 38 lb |
| 4 | 2 | 38 × 26 × 8 | 0301 | custom | 69 lb | 57 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 (34 in long side) are often rolled into tubes instead; a flat box this size bills heavily by dimensional weight.
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