Bag size chart: which size fits?
Bags range from 35 × 55 mm (small zip bag) to 800 × 1200 mm (large flat bag). Measure your contents in width and length and choose a bag with 10 to 20 mm of allowance. For DIN A4, zip bags measuring 220 × 310 mm fit.
As of: 18.10.2026 · Reviewed by: Editorial team Elke Plastic GmbH · Information provided without guarantee.
Sizes by bag type
| Bag type | Smallest size (width × length) | Largest size (width × length) | Sizes in range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Bags | 40 × 60 mm | 800 × 1200 mm | 57 |
| Ziplock Bags | 35 × 55 mm | 500 × 800 mm | 55 |
| Stand-up pouches | 85 × 140 mm | 300 × 370 mm | 12 |
| Cross Bottom Bags | 75 × 130 mm | 230 × 375 mm | 19 |
| Block Bottom Bags | 60 + 40 × 150 mm | 120 + 70 × 370 mm | 17 |
| Coffee Bags | 100 + 80 × 245 mm | 290 + 160 × 575 mm | 6 |
| Adhesion Seal Bags | 125 × 170 mm | 500 × 600 mm | 10 |
For bags with a side gusset or bottom gusset, the gusset comes after the plus sign: width + gusset × length. All dimensions and tiered prices are shown on the individual item.
DIN sizes and matching bags
| Paper size | Paper dimensions | Matching bags in our range |
|---|---|---|
| DIN A6 | 105 × 148 mm | Adhesion seal bag 125 × 170 mm |
| DIN A5 | 148 × 210 mm | Adhesion seal bag 165 × 220 mm |
| DIN A4 | 210 × 297 mm | Zip bag 220 × 310 mm, adhesion seal bag 225 × 310 mm |
You can also find sizes by use in Ziplock Bags for Small Parts and in the bag finder.
How to choose the right size
- Measure the contents in width, length and, for thick items, height.
- Rule of thumb: allow 10 to 20 mm in width and length; for zip and sealed edge bags, also leave room for the closure.
- Angular or heavy items: choose a thicker film, see Film thickness in µm.
- Food: only bags marked for food contact, see Food-safe explained.
Size ranges by bag type
The table shows the dimensions in which each bag type is available. For side gusset bags and block bottom bags, the width is given without the gusset.
| Bag type | Variants | Width (mm) | Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziplock Bags | 121 | 35–500 | 55–800 |
| Stand-up pouches | 113 | 85–300 | 140–370 |
| Flat Bags | 90 | 40–800 | 60–1200 |
| Block Bottom Bags | 31 | 55–140 | 150–370 |
| Cross Bottom Bags | 29 | 75–230 | 130–375 |
| Block Bottom Bags 4-Ply | 28 | 55–105 | 175–297 |
| sealed edge bags | 21 | 130–400 | 180–600 |
| Coffee Bags | 18 | 100–290 | 240–575 |
| Paper Carrier Bags | 16 | 180–320 | 220–420 |
| Flat Bags with Recycled Content | 15 | 40–600 | 60–800 |
| Adhesion Seal Bags | 14 | 120–500 | 220–600 |
| Ziplock Bags with Recycled Content | 12 | 40–400 | 60–600 |
| Drawstring Bags | 10 | 100–400 | 120–570 |
| Ziplock bags | 10 | 120–480 | 120–640 |
| Block Bottom Bags in Natron Kraft | 6 | 55–80 | 175–250 |
| Side gusset bag with aroma protection valve | 6 | 80–130 | 280–380 |
| Side Gusset Bags | 5 | 80–100 | 200–300 |
| Cone bags | 4 | 180–340 | 310–500 |
| Gusseted Sacks | 4 | 600–1250 | 1500–2300 |
Prices net in euros, as of: 2026-10-21. All figures come directly from the catalogue. The price in the shop always prevails.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a zip bag for small parts?
Zip bags are available from 35 × 55 mm for small parts. For screws, beads or jewellery, small sizes such as 40 × 60 mm fit; for larger parts, sizes up to about 100 × 150 mm and above.
Which bag fits DIN A4?
For a sheet of DIN A4 (210 × 297 mm), a zip bag measuring 220 × 310 mm is suitable.
How much bigger than the contents should the bag be?
As a rule of thumb, allow 10 to 20 mm in width and length. With closures and thick items, more may be needed.
What does 55 + 35 × 180 mean for bags with a side gusset?
The first number is the width, the second the side gusset, the third the length, in millimetres. For a bag with a bottom gusset, the bottom gusset is in the same position.