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- Pre-Roll Packaging Sizes: Two Formats, Two Scales
- Pre-Roll Tube Size Chart
- Multi-Pack Mylar Pouch Size Chart
- Child-Resistant vs. Non-CR Tubes and Pouches
- Branded Printed Pre-Roll Boxes for Retail Display
- How to Measure a Pre-Roll for Packaging
- When a Standard Size Doesn't Fit
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Bottom Line
Quick answer: A standard 98mm pre-roll tube holds one 0.5–0.75g pre-roll. It measures about 3.85" tall and 0.69" in diameter. A 109mm tube holds a 1–1.6g pre-roll. A king-size 116mm tube runs 4.5" tall. For multi-packs, a 3-pack mylar pouch is typically 4"×6". A 5-pack runs 4.5"×7". Pre-roll packaging sizes track two separate scales. Tube length runs in millimeters for single units. Pouch footprint runs in inches for multi-packs. This guide covers pre-roll packaging sizes for both formats, tubes and mylar pouches, side by side.
Pre-Roll Packaging Sizes: Two Formats, Two Scales
Pre-roll packaging splits into tubes and mylar pouches. Each format solves a different problem. A tube protects a single pre-roll from crushing in a pocket or bag. It's rigid, usually plastic, and sized in millimeters by industry convention.
A mylar pouch holds multiple pre-rolls in one flat package. It's flexible and sized in inches, like any other stand-up or flat pouch. It's built for shelf display rather than pocket carry. Brands selling single pre-rolls lean on tubes. Brands selling multi-packs lean on pouches, sometimes with a tube inside each slot for extra protection. Getting pre-roll packaging sizes right means picking the right scale for the right format, not just the right number.
Pre-Roll Tube Size Chart
Tube Size | Height | Diameter (top) | Fits | Tip/No Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
98mm | 3.85" (98mm) | 0.69" (17.5mm) | 0.5–0.75g standard pre-roll | Both available |
109mm | 4.29" (109mm) | 0.49" (12.5mm) | 1–1.6g pre-roll, industry benchmark size | Both available |
116mm | 4.57" (116mm) | 0.66" (16.8mm) | King-size pre-roll, longer cones with filter | Mostly with-tip |
The 109mm tube is the most common size in US legal cannabis retail. It's the benchmark format most pre-roll brands default to first. The 116mm tube exists specifically for king-size cones that don't fit a standard 98mm or 109mm tube.
Multi-Pack Mylar Pouch Size Chart
Pack Count | Dimensions (in) | Dimensions (cm) | Pre-Roll Length It Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
2-pack | 2.5 × 6 | 6.4 × 15.2 | Up to king-size, single row |
3-pack | 4 × 6 | 10.2 × 15.2 | Standard 98–109mm, single row |
5-pack | 4.5 × 7 | 11.4 × 17.8 | Standard 98–109mm, single row |
7-pack | 5.5 × 7.5 | 14 × 19.1 | Standard to king-size, two rows |
10-pack | 6 × 9 | 15.2 × 22.9 | Standard to king-size, two rows |
These dimensions scale up from the single-pre-roll pouch footprint of roughly 2.5"×6". Sources vary on the exact 7-pack and 10-pack figures. Treat the larger tiers as a starting estimate. Confirm the exact size with your supplier before finalizing artwork.
Child-Resistant vs. Non-CR Tubes and Pouches
A child-resistant tube uses a pop-top or squeeze-top closure. It needs two separate motions to open. Many US states require child-resistant packaging for cannabis retail. Check your state's specific requirements before choosing a closure type.
Non-CR tubes use a simple pop-top with no resistance mechanism. They cost less and work fine for medical markets or states without a CR mandate. Mylar pouches follow the same split. A CR pouch uses a certified child-resistant zipper. A standard pouch uses a plain resealable or heat-seal closure instead.
Branded Printed Pre-Roll Boxes for Retail Display
Some brands package pre-rolls in a printed paperboard box instead of, or alongside, a tube or pouch. A box adds shelf presence a plain tube can't match. It also holds a larger printed area for branding and required label text.
Box sizing for pre-rolls follows the same logic as any slim retail carton. Our vape packaging sizes guide covers slim-format box sizing that applies directly here. Our cigarette box dimensions guide covers the same format from a different angle.
How to Measure a Pre-Roll for Packaging
A pre-roll isn't a uniform cylinder. It's cone-shaped, wider at the mouth end and tapered at the tip. Measure at the widest point of the cone, not the tip. That widest measurement determines whether it fits a given tube diameter.
Length matters too, and it changes with the filter. Measure the full pre-roll including the filter tip, not just the rolled paper section. I've seen a brand spec a tube using cone length alone. Every king-size pre-roll with a filter stuck out the top by half an inch once filled.
When a Standard Size Doesn't Fit
The tube and pouch charts above cover the sizes most pre-roll brands need. A custom cone length can fall outside a standard slot. So can an infused pre-roll with extra diameter, or a specialty multi-pack count. Standard pre-roll packaging sizes are the right starting point for almost any product. When a product doesn't fit, EBP cuts mylar pre-roll pouches to any custom width, height, and pack count. Child-resistant or standard closures get built around the actual product.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size tube do I need for a 1-gram pre-roll? A 1-gram pre-roll typically fits a 109mm tube. That tube holds 1–1.6g and measures about 4.29 inches tall. A 98mm tube is too short for most full-gram pre-rolls once the filter is included.
What is the standard pre-roll tube size? The 109mm tube is the industry benchmark in US legal cannabis retail. It's the most-produced cone size and the default most pre-roll brands reach for first.
How big is a 5-pack pre-roll mylar pouch? A 5-pack pre-roll mylar pouch typically runs about 4.5 by 7 inches. That size fits standard 98–109mm pre-rolls in a single row.
Do pre-roll tubes need to be child-resistant? Many US states require child-resistant packaging for cannabis retail, including pre-roll tubes and pouches. Check your state's specific requirements, since rules vary and change over time.
The Bottom Line
Pre-roll packaging sizes run on two separate scales: millimeters for tube length, inches for pouch footprint. A 98mm or 109mm tube covers most single pre-rolls. A 116mm tube covers king-size. Mylar pouches scale from a 2-pack up through a 10-pack. Confirm child-resistant requirements for your state before finalizing a closure type. Need custom dimensions or a specific pack count? Get a free quote. We run mylar pre-roll pouches in any size.