What box for ANSI E (34 × 44 in) sheets? Inside sizes and dim weight
ANSI E (34 × 44 in) sheets measure 34 × 44 in. With 1 in of cushioning on every side, a 1 in stack needs a box at least 46 × 36 × 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 | 45 × 35 × 1.5 | 0427 | custom | 24 lb | 23 lb |
| 0.5 | 1 | 46 × 36 × 2.5 | 0427 | custom | 38 lb | 36 lb |
| 0.5 | 2 | 48 × 38 × 4.5 | 0427 | custom | 69 lb | 66 lb |
| 1 | 0.5 | 45 × 35 × 2 | 0427 | custom | 36 lb | 23 lb |
| 1 | 1 | 46 × 36 × 3 | 0427 | custom | 51 lb | 36 lb |
| 1 | 2 | 48 × 38 × 5 | 0427 | custom | 83 lb | 66 lb |
| 2 | 0.5 | 45 × 35 × 3 | 0427 | custom | 48 lb | 34 lb |
| 2 | 1 | 46 × 36 × 4 | 0427 | custom | 63 lb | 48 lb |
| 2 | 2 | 48 × 38 × 6 | 0427 | custom | 97 lb | 79 lb |
| 4 | 0.5 | 45 × 35 × 5 | 0427 | custom | 72 lb | 57 lb |
| 4 | 1 | 46 × 36 × 6 | 0427 | custom | 88 lb | 72 lb |
| 4 | 2 | 48 × 38 × 8 | 0301 | custom | 124 lb | 105 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 (44 in long side) are often rolled into tubes instead; a flat box this size bills heavily by dimensional weight.
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