15 × 15 × 15 in box: dimensions, dim weight and strength
A 15 × 15 × 15 in box holds 3,375 in³ (1.95 ft³) inside. Made in C flute its outside is about 15.31 × 15.31 × 15.47 in, which dimensional weight bills USPS at 30 lb and FedEx at 25 lb.
Key numbers
| Inside (L × W × H) | 15 × 15 × 15 in |
|---|---|
| Inside volume | 3,375 in³ · 1.953 ft³ · 55.3 L |
| Inside, metric | 381 × 381 × 381 mm |
| Perimeter 2(L + W) | 60 in |
| Length + girth, C flute OD | 76.9 in |
Outside dimensions by flute
| Board | Caliper, in | Outside, in | Outside volume, ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E flute | 0.063 | 15.13 × 15.13 × 15.19 | 2.011 |
| B flute | 0.125 | 15.25 × 15.25 × 15.38 | 2.069 |
| C flute | 0.156 | 15.31 × 15.31 × 15.47 | 2.099 |
| EB double wall | 0.188 | 15.38 × 15.38 × 15.56 | 2.129 |
| BC double wall | 0.281 | 15.56 × 15.56 × 15.84 | 2.221 |
OD ≈ ID + 2 calipers on length and width, + 3 on depth. An estimate: your box maker sets the scores. Convert other sizes.
Dimensional weight
| Carrier | Divisor | Measured, in (C) | DW, C flute | DW, BC double wall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS | 139 | 16 × 16 × 16 | 30 lb | 30 lb |
| FedEx | 139 | 15 × 15 × 15 | 25 lb | 30 lb |
DW = ⌈L × W × H ÷ divisor⌉ on outside dimensions, after each carrier's own rounding. USPS applies it only above 1,728 in³ (n/a means it bills actual weight). The carrier bills the greater of actual and dimensional weight. Divisors checked on carrier pages 2026-10-27; try your own weight.
Estimated compression strength
| Board | BCT, lbf | After 30 days storage |
|---|---|---|
| 32 ECT B flute | 514 | 309 |
| 32 ECT C flute | 575 | 345 |
| 44 ECT C flute | 791 | 474 |
| 48 ECT C flute | 863 | 518 |
| 48 ECT BC double wall | 1,158 | 695 |
| 61 ECT BC double wall | 1,471 | 883 |
| 71 ECT BC double wall | 1,712 | 1,027 |
Simplified McKee: BCT ≈ 5.87 × ECT × √(caliper × 60). The 30-day column applies Packgent's default 40% storage loss, an assumption. Estimates only; test with ASTM D642.
Pallet pattern on 48 × 40
| Board | Per layer | Layers | Boxes per pallet | Load height, in | Cube used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C flute | 6 | 3 | 18 | 51.9 | 62% |
| BC double wall | 6 | 3 | 18 | 53 | 66% |
Column stacked, no overhang, on a 48 × 40 in deck 5.5 in tall, loaded to 60 in overall. Those three are assumptions you can change in the pallet calculator. Pattern: 15.3125″ along the 48″ side.
Blank size in C flute
| Style | Blank, in | Board, ft² |
|---|---|---|
| 0201 RSC | 61.88 × 30.31 | 13.02 |
| 0200 HSC | 61.88 × 22.66 | 9.74 |
| 0203 FOL | 61.88 × 45.31 | 19.47 |
With one caliper allowance per score. Multiply board area by your board's combined weight (lb/MSF ÷ 1,000) for box weight, or use the box weight calculator.
Sources
- USPS Domestic Mail Manual 223 (Priority Mail prices and eligibility), section 1.4
- FedEx: What is dimensional weight?
- Flute calipers: Foster (1997), Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology
- McKee, Gander & Wachuta (1963), Paperboard Packaging 48(8)
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