Bursting strength
The pressure a sheet of board withstands before a rubber diaphragm pushes through it.
In practice
For corrugated board the method is TAPPI T 810. Bursting strength is what "Mullen" or "200 lb test" refers to; it tracks puncture and rough-handling resistance more than stacking strength.
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Related terms
- Mullen test
- The common name for the bursting-strength test of board, after the Mullen tester.
- Edge crush test (ECT)
- The load per inch of edge that a short column of board carries standing on its edge, flutes vertical.
Definitions written by Packgent, last reviewed 2026-10-27. All terms.