Bankers Box Dimensions
Standard Bankers Box Dimensions
Whether you are organizing an office move, archiving records, or preparing documents for shredding, knowing your bankers box dimensions saves time and money.
| Box Type | Length | Width | Height | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Letter | 15 in | 12 in | 10 in | Letter-size (8.5×11) |
| Standard Legal | 15.25 in | 12.25 in | 10.75 in | Legal-size (8.5×14) |
| Letter/Legal Combo | 16.25 in | 12.5 in | 10.5 in | Mixed sizes |
| Small (Half-Size) | 12.5 in | 8 in | 10 in | Personal files |
| Large/Heavy Duty | 17 in | 12.5 in | 10.5 in | Oversized files |
The standard letter-size bankers box (15 x 12 x 10 inches) is the most common and holds about 2,500 sheets of paper or 5 reams.
How Many Bankers Boxes Fit on a Pallet?
- Standard pallet (48 x 40 in): 40-50 boxes
- Stacked 4-5 high: Safe limit
- Per shelf: 2 boxes on a 36-inch shelf
Bankers Box Weight When Full
- Empty: 1-2 lbs
- Full of paper: 30-35 lbs
- Full of legal files: 35-40 lbs
How to Measure Your Bankers Boxes
- Length: Longest side (front to back)
- Width: Shorter side
- Height: Bottom to top including lid
Bankers Box Dimensions for Shredding
- Pricing is typically per bankers box
- No need to remove staples or clips
- Keep boxes at 30-35 lbs for safe handling
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