A Guide to Pizza Boxes Dimensions and Customizations

Choosing the right pizza box dimensions doesn’t have to be a daunting task when you know the dimensions of your pizza. With custom sizes, you can get help in attracting more customers and eventually boost your sales. 

There are many sizes that you can choose from as per your pizza boxes dimensions. Read this guide to know what pizza size boxes you should get for your brand and how you can enhance the visual appeal of these boxes. 

Small Size Pizza Box Dimensions

Before ordering small-sized pizza boxes measure your pizza to ensure they remain safe during delivery.  There are many standard sizes for small pizza boxes and you can have various versions to cater to more customers. It is important to know what size is a small pizza to get the right box dimensions.  

Most fast food chains offer a whole small-size pizza but some of them offer pizza slices as well. If you are selling a single pizza slice with 6 to 9 inches, you should get a pizza box with 9″ x 10″ x 3”. Get a triangle pizza box to give a unique look. Here’s a table for you to know the dimensions in inches and cm as per your brand’s needs:

Medium Size Pizza Box Dimensions z

There are many medium-size options that you can try for your medium pizzas. A medium pizza mostly offers 8 to 10 slices, a perfect treat for friends. Measure your pizza before ordering the medium-sized boxes. 

For a 12 to 14 inches medium pizza, you should order a 14″ x 14″ x 3” pizza box. The depth of the box ensures that the insides of your pizza box remain clean and no pizza toppings or sauce gets stuck to the roof. Here are the dimensions in inches and cm:

Large Size Pizza Box Dimensions

Large-size pizzas are often ordered at parties or movie nights as they have 12 or more slices of pizza in each box. It is important to know that choosing the correct large pizza box dimensions will keep your pizza safe from different external factors. 

If you are providing a 16 to 18-inch pizza to your customers then it should be packed inside an 18″ x 18″ x 3″ pizza box. It is important to note that these are not the only dimensions available in the market. You can also get more than the mentioned dimensions to ensure your pizza reaches the customers safely.

Family Size Box Dimensions

Packing pizzas that are more than 20 inches long you should get family-sized boxes. These family-size boxes start from 20″ x 20″ x 4” and can change as per your pizza’s size. The family-size pizzas are usually heavier hence they are made from corrugated cardboard. 

The corrugated cardboard offers three layers in general. The outer two are cardboard while the inner is a fluted kraft. You can increase the layers or change the flute type as per your pizzas’ and brand’s requirements. Take a look at these dimensions in inches and centimeters:

Custom Size Boxes Dimensions 

Get custom sizes for your boxes for special offers and styles. Most fast food restaurants offer a single slice. But if you are offering two or three triangular slices, you can get their boxes custom-sized as per the pizza’s size. 

For custom orders where the customers are looking for something different like a different size or thickness, order custom boxes.  The depth can also be adjusted as per the pizza’s thickness; thincrust pizzas do not need much depth but pan pizzas do. Take a look at these factors and then customize the dimensions to stand apart from the competition. 

Standard Pizza Box Size Categories at a Glance

Enhance the Look Of Your Pizza Boxes

 There are many ways you can enhance the look of your pizza boxes and attract customers. From deciding the right type of material to picking the right finishes, everything constitutes a robust brand identity. Stand apart from your competition. 

1. Choose a sturdy material; cardboard or corrugated cardboard
2. Pick beautiful designs; minimalist or maximalist packaging
3. Try different colors; warm shades or cool hues
4. Choose eco-friendly packaging; no plastic packaging and plant-based dyes
5. Select finishes; matte or embossing

Understand the Difference Between Pizza and Pizza Box Size

Pizza and pizza box sizes are different, and you need to understand the difference to create perfect pizza boxes. You need to craft pizza boxes with dimensions that provide perfect protection to the delicious pizzas and their toppings. Custom pizza boxes allow you to create an extra space of 0.5 to 1 inch to prevent damage to pizza corners and the overall quality of the pizza. 

Tips to Consider While Choosing Pizza Box Dimensions

When choosing pizza box dimensions, match the box size to your actual pie diameter plus an extra 0.5 to 1 inch of clearance. Ensure adequate depth (1.5 to 4 inches) for crust thickness and toppings, evaluate storage and vehicle stackability, and select standard dimensions to optimize cardboard costs. Here are some tips to follow:

• Measure accurately: Find the exact diameter of your baked pizza from edge to edge.

• Account for crust style: Add extra height for deep-dish, stuffed crusts, or heavy toppings so the lid does not crush the food.

• Provide clearance gap: Leave a 0.5 to 1-inch wiggle room so the pie slides in easily without ruining the outer crust or smudging the toppings.

Are Pizza Boxes Recyclable?

Yes, you can recycle pizza boxes as long as they are empty and free of major food waste. Modern paper mills and recycling facilities routinely accept boxes with light grease stains or small cheese crumbs, though heavily soaked or cheesy bottoms should be torn off and thrown away or composted.

Choose Custom Dimensions and Attract More Customers!

Get custom dimensions for your pizza boxes and customize these boxes to attract customers. With custom dimensions and designs, you can create a robust brand identity. Custom packaging helps brands in getting recognition. 
Research the market and look at your competitors and consumer buying behavior before choosing custom packaging. Contact OXO Packaging today and get high-quality packaging for your pizzas.