Bag Guide
Use this guide to determine which bag is right for you.
What is Mil Strength?
A "MIL" equals one thousandth of an inch and measures the thickness of the bag.
1 MIL Lightweight protection for temporary storage.
2 MIL Most popular thickness for shipping parts, clothing or protecting food.
3 MIL Added protection for parts and hardware.
4 MIL Heavier protection for industrial parts and tools.
6 MIL Protects against punctures and tears.
8 MIL Super heavy weight bags for maximum strength.
Types of Bags
| Brand Names | Thickness (Mil) | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
Flat Poly Bags |
Uline | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 | Storage for food, parts and clothing. |
Reclosable |
Uline & Minigrip | 2, 4, 6, 8 | Closure keeps out dirt and moisture. |
Gusseted |
Uline | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 | Expandable sides form to the shape of your product. |
Slider Zip |
Uline & Hefty | 2.7, 3 | Produce a durable, airtight seal with every bag. |
Resealable |
Uline | 1.5, 4 | Quickly package your items with self-seal adhesive lip. |
Poly Tubing |
Uline | 2, 3, 4, 6 | Cut the needed length for a variety of bag sizes. |
Bags On A Roll |
Uline & Autobag | 1, 1.5, 2, 4 | Pre-opened and perforated for easy insertion and tear-off. |
Measuring A Bag
Flat Poly Bags
| MODEL NO. |
WIDTH | LENGTH |
|---|---|---|
| S-954 | 6" | 10" |
Reclosable/Resealable Bags
| MODEL NO. |
WIDTH | LENGTH |
|---|---|---|
| S-3934 | 18" | 20" |
Gusseted Bags
| MODEL NO. |
WIDTH | DEPTH | HEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-7494 | 8" | 4" | 18" |
Gallon to Bag Size Conversion
Easily convert capacity to bag size using this table. This is meant to be a guide, individual needs may differ.
Drum Capacity (l)
- 3.8 liters
- 7.6 liters
- 11.4 liters
- 15.2 - 19 liters
- 22.8 - 26.6 liters
- 26.6 - 38 liters
- 30.4 - 38 liters
- 45.6 - 60.8 liters
- 76 - 114 liters
- 114 - 125.4 liters
- 125.4 liters
- 152 liters
- 152 - 171 liters
- 190 - 209 liters
- 228 liters
Drum Capacity (g)
- 1 gallon
- 2 gallons
- 3 gallons
- 4-5 gallons
- 6-7 gallons
- 7-10 gallons
- 8-10 gallons
- 12-16 gallons
- 20-30 gallons
- 30-33 gallons
- 33 gallons
- 40 gallons
- 40-45 gallons
- 50-55 gallons
- 60 gallons
Bag Size (cm)
- 30.5 x 45.7 cm
- 35.6 x 50.8 cm
- 45.7 x 60.9 cm
- 50.8 x 76.2 cm
- 60.9 x 58.4 cm
- 60.9 x 60.9 cm
- 60.9 x 76.2 cm
- 60.9 x 83.8 cm
- 76.2 x 91.4 - 94 cm
- 81.3 cm x 1.27 m
- 83.8 x 99 cm - 1.01 m
- 1.01 x 1.17 - 1.22 m
- 1 x 1.17 m
- 0.91 x 1.52 m
- 0.96 x 1.52 m
Bag Size (in)
- 12 x 18"
- 14 x 20"
- 18 x 24"
- 20 x 30"
- 24 x 23"
- 24 x 24"
- 24 x 30"
- 24 x 33"
- 30 x 36-37"
- 32 x 50"
- 33 x 39-40"
- 40 x 46-48"
- 39 x 46"
- 36 x 60"
- 38 x 60"
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