Bag Guide

Use this guide to determine which bag is right for you.

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 shipping parts, clothing or protecting 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 heavy weight bags for maximum strength.

Types of Bags

	Brand Names	Thickness (Mil)	Description
Flat Poly Bags	Uline	1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8	Storage for food, parts and clothing.
Reclosable	Uline & Minigrip	2, 4, 6, 8	Closure keeps out dirt and moisture.
Gusseted	Uline	1, 2, 3, 4, 6	Expandable sides form to the shape of your product.
Slider Zip	Uline & Hefty	2.7, 3	Produce a durable, airtight seal with every bag.
Resealable	Uline	1.5, 4	Quickly package your items with self-seal adhesive lip.
Poly Tubing	Uline	2, 3, 4, 6	Cut the needed length for a variety of bag sizes.
Bags On A Roll	Uline & Autobag	1, 1.5, 2, 4	Pre-opened and perforated for easy insertion and tear-off.

Measuring A Bag

Flat Poly Bags

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

Reclosable/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.

Drum Capacity

• 1 gallon
• 2 gallons
• 3 gallons
• 4-5 gallons
• 6-7 gallons
• 7-10 gallons
• 8-10 gallons
• 12-16 gallons
• 20-30 gallons
• 30-33 gallons
• 33 gallons
• 40 gallons
• 40-45 gallons
• 50-55 gallons
• 60 gallons

Bag size

• 12 x 18"
• 14 x 20"
• 18 x 24"
• 20 x 30"
• 24 x 23"
• 24 x 24"
• 24 x 30"
• 24 x 33"
• 30 x 36-37"
• 32 x 50"
• 33 x 39-40"
• 40 x 46-48"
• 39 x 46"
• 36 x 60"
• 38 x 60"