Bag Guide

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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 parts, clothing and 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 heavyweight bags for maximum strength.

Measuring A Bag

Flat Poly Bags

MODEL NO.	WIDTH	LENGTH
S-954	6"	10"

Reclosable and
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.

Capacity	Bag Size (W x H)
1 gallon	10 x 11"
2 gallons	13 x 15"
3 gallons	18 x 24"
4-5 gallons	20 x 30"
6-7 gallons	24 x 23"
8-10 gallons	24 x 30"

Capacity	Bag Size (W x H)
12-16 gallons	24 x 33"
23 gallons	29 x 46"
20-30 gallons	30 x 36"
33 gallons	33 x 39"
33-44 gallons	35 x 50"
40-45 gallons	40 x 46"

Capacity	Bag Size (W x H)
44-55 gallons	36 x 58"
55-60 gallons	38-39 x 58"
65 gallons	44 x 55"
75 gallons	52 x 60"
95 gallons	58 x 62"
96 gallons	63 x 50"

Types of Bags

STYLE	Brand Name	Thickness (Mil)	Description
Flat	Uline	1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8	Storage for food, parts and clothing. Use a Poly Bag Sealer to create a permanent seal.
Gusseted	Uline	1, 2, 3, 4, 6	Fitted bottom and expandable sides form to the shape of your product.
Reclosable Zipper	Uline, Minigrip^®, Ziploc^®	1.2, 1.75, 2, 2.7, 4, 6, 8	Zipper closure keeps out dirt and moisture while allowing for repeated use.
Slider Zip	Uline, Hefty^®	2.5, 3, 3.5	Easy open, easy close. Slide lock glides across bag.
Resealable	Uline	1.5, 2, 4	Quickly package your items with self-seal adhesive lip.
Drawstring	Uline	2, 4	Attach bags directly to equipment or products. 100% cotton double drawstring.
Draw Cord	Uline	2.2	Easy-close draw cord protects everything from shoes to promotional items.
White Block	Uline, Minigrip^®	2, 3, 4, 6	Identify contents without using a label. Write in block area with a marker, pen or pencil.
Parts	Uline	4	Identify part numbers and quantities with preprinted white block bags.
Hang Hole	Uline	2, 4	Hang bags from machinery and racks. Display inspection data, item information and warranties.
Suffocation Warning	Uline	1, 1.5, 2	Alert customers to potential child hazards. Message printed in English, Spanish and French.
Poly Tubing	Uline	2, 3, 4, 6	Cut-to-length special size bags. Eliminates the need to stock multiple bag sizes.
Bags on a Roll	Uline, Autobag^®	1, 1.5, 2, 4	Pre-opened and perforated for easy insertion and tear-off. For high-volume packaging operations.
Anti-Static	Uline	2, 4, 6	Safeguard electronic components from static buildup.
Static-Shielding	Uline	3	Metal "Faraday cage" layer shields products from electronic energy and prevents static buildup.
VCI	Uline	4	Multi-metal protection for ferrous, non-ferrous and combination metals.
Amber UV	Uline	3	Maximum UV protection for light-sensitive products.
Cleanroom	Uline	4	Protect cleanroom supplies from contamination. For ISO Class 5 or higher cleanrooms.
Whirl-Pak^®	Whirl-Pak^®	2.25, 2.5, 3	Collect soil and specimen samples. Whirl bag shut, fold ends to create an airtight, leakproof seal.
Leakproof	Bitran^®	3	Safely store liquids and samples in liquid-tight polyethylene.
Specimen	Uline	2	Zipper bag holds specimen. Outer pouch keeps paperwork separate and secure.
Tamper-Evident	Uline	2, 4	Ensure supplies are not tampered with in transit. Perforated strip must be torn to open.
Greenline^™	Minigrip^®	2	Bags are 100% recyclable. Tested to biodegrade 15% within 1 year per ASTM D5511 test results.
Newspaper	Uline	.65, 1.5	Deliver a clean, dry newspaper in any weather. Bundled for easy loading.
Doorknob	Uline	1.5, 2	Samples, flyers and catalogs slip easily into these bags. 1 1⁄2" hang hole fits standard doorknobs.

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