We can make boxes to any size that you require (within reason), but every item we make is designed to fit around its contents so that they fit snugly inside.
Boxes can be an empty void or can have a ring binder mechanism and can be any depth.
It is important to know the size of the largest item that you will be putting into your box.
This is why you will be asked whether you will be using page protectors or a binder mechanism inside your box.
If your contents are going to be slightly over the standard ISO or American paper sizes, please let us know. It is never a problem if we have too much information.
For boxes, it is the same as the above. All external sizes are based around their contents. We start around the size of the contents and then add a 2mm allowance both widthways and lengthways to allow ease of removing the sheets whilst ensuring they are snug enough not to get damaged due to excess movement.
US paper sizes are different to UK/EU sizes – below we have made a chart showing the approximate equivalents.
INTERNATIONAL (ISO) PAPER SIZES
PAPER SIZE | METRIC | INCHES |
A5 | 148mm x 210mm | 5 7/8" x 8 1/4" |
A4 | 210mm x 297mm | 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" |
A3 | 297mm x 420mm | 11 3/4" x 16/5" |
A2 | 420mm 594mm | 16 1/2" x 23 3/8" |
US PAPER SIZES
PAPER SIZE | METRIC | INCHES | Nearest UK Equivalent |
Letter Size | 216mm x 279mm | 8 1/2" x 11" | Similar to A4 (but wider and shorter) |
Legal Size | 216 x 356mm | 8 1/2" x 14" | No ISO equivalent (similar to legacy Foolscap) |
Tabloid | 279 x 432mm | 11" x 17" | Similar to A3 (but narrower and taller) |