ASTM D2658-18

Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Dimensions are important properties in the general construction of a box, and accurate methods of measurement are required for research work, routine control, and acceptance testing for conformance to specifications. For packages to carry and protect their contents effectively and efficiently, boxes and interior components must be properly and consistently sized. Correctly dimensioned and well-made boxes can be more easily set up by hand or be erected using automatic equipment. “Square” boxes (rectangular parallelepipeds) will stack better to accept load and improve stability during storage and shipment.  
4.1.1 Interior dimensions of boxes are critical when the contents of the box are intended to fill or nearly fill the box with little unused side and head space. The inside dimension by tape method are the size values most often cited in box design (see 9.1, and TAPPI T827). The interior size of a box can be estimated from the score to score measurements when the scoring allowance is taken into account (see Appendix X2). The actual inside dimensions can be measured directly using the box gauge method (see 9.2). Either method can be used to measure interior box dimensions.  
4.1.2 Exterior dimensions may be the critical design criteria when attempting to optimize use of the shipping platform area and overall stack height based on transportation and storage limitations. Exterior dimensions are also key design elements when making common footprint boxes.5 The exterior dimensions of a box can be measured directly using the exterior dimensions by tape method (see Appendix X1).  
4.2 Measuring a Lot Quantity of Boxes—This method determines if a lot (that is, production run) is within specified tolerance for each dimension (length, width, and depth as are shown in Practice D5118/D5118M). A minimum of five specimens are measured. The test result for each dimension is the individual measurements of that dimension on all specimens (see 9.3).  
4.3 Measuring Single Bo...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the interior and exterior dimensions of regular slotted or special slotted styles of single-wall corrugated, double-wall corrugated and solid fiberboard boxes.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2018
• ICS: 55.160 - Cases. Boxes. Crates
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.27 - Fiberboard Shipping Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D2658 − 18
Standard Test Method for
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Determining Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2658; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the interior
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
and exterior dimensions of regular slotted or special slotted
B46.1 Surface Texture Surface Roughness, Waviness and
styles of single-wall corrugated, double-wall corrugated and
Lay
solid fiberboard boxes.
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2.3 TAPPI Standards:
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
T400 Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper,
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Paperboard, Containerboard, or Related Product
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
T827 Box Blank Dimensioning, Test Method
and are not considered standard.
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2.4 FBA/PMMI:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Tolerances for Corrugated Regular Slotted Containers
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
(RSCs) Voluntary Industry Standard (See also ANSI Tech-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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nical Report PMMI B155 TR2.1 )
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
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mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 2.5 FBA/FEFCO:
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- Common Footprint Specifications
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dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
2.6 GMA/ISO:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Standard Pallet Size (most common)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3. Terminology
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1 Definitions—General terms in this test method are de-
fined in Terminology D996.
2. Referenced Documents
2 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.1 blank—flat sheet of containerboard or combined board
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
that has been cut, scored and slotted as preliminary operations
for Testing
to making a box.
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
3.2.2 caliper—containerboard or combined board thickness.
ments
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
3.2.3 depth—the distance between the innermost surfaces of
Packaging Components for Testing
the box measured perpendicular to the length and width.
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-
3.2.4 exterior dimensions—the measurement of the outer
berboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
most surfaces of the length, width and depth of a box.
D5118/D5118M Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Ship-
ping Boxes
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Available from Technological Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Fiberboard (TAPPI), 15 Technology Parkway South, Suite 115, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092,
Shipping Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials. http://www.tappi.org.
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Current edition approved May 1, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally Available from the Fibre Box Association Suite 985, 500 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D2658 – 04(2013). 60143, or PPMI 11911 Freedom Dr #600, Reston, VA 20190.
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DOI: 10.1520/D2658-18. Available from the FBA and FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland (historic document from Grocery Manufacturer’s
the ASTM website. Association).
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3.2.5 fishtail (or skew)—variation in the width of the manu- specimens are measured. The test result for each dimension is
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Designation: D2658 − 04 (Reapproved 2013) D2658 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Determining Interior Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes (Box
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Gage Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2658; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the interior and exterior dimensions of regular slotted or special slotted styles
of single-wall corrugated, double-wall corrugated,corrugated and solid fiberboard boxes.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D585 Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product (Withdrawn
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2010)
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
D5118/D5118M Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
B46.1 Surface Texture Surface Roughness, Waviness and Lay
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2.3 TAPPI Standards:
T400 Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Containerboard, or Related Product
T827 Box Blank Dimensioning, Test Method
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2.4 FBA/PMMI:
Tolerances for Corrugated Regular Slotted Containers (RSCs) Voluntary Industry Standard (See also ANSI Technical Report
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PMMI B155 TR2.1 )
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2.5 FBA/FEFCO:
Common Footprint Specifications
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Paper and Paperboard
ProductsFiberboard Shipping Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013May 1, 2018. Published November 2013August 2018. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as
D2658 – 04 (2009).(2013). DOI: 10.1520/D2658-04R13.10.1520/D2658-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available from Technological Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), 15 Technology Parkway South, Suite 115, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092,
http://www.tappi.org.
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Available from the Fibre Box Association Suite 985, 500 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143, or PPMI 11911 Freedom Dr #600, Reston, VA 20190.
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Available from the FBA and FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Manufacturers) Avenue Louise 250, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium.
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2.6 GMA/ISO:
Standard Pallet Size (most common)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General terms in this test method are defined in Terminology D996.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 blank—flat sheet of containerboard or combined board that has been cut, scored and slotted as preliminary operations to
making a box.
3.2.2 caliper—containerboa
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