Pack sizes
What do US clamshell sizes measure: 4.4 oz, 12 oz, 18 oz, 1 pint and 3 lb?
Short answer
US berry and produce clamshells are named by the weight of fruit they hold. In AVI's rPET range: 4.4 oz (125 g) PNG 108 / 40, 108 × 108 × 40 mm; 11 oz PNG 400 / 50; 12 oz PNG 251 / 55, 190 × 115 × 55 mm; 18 oz PNG 3000 / 43, 185 × 188 × 43 mm; 1 pint PNG 125 / 69 and PNG 253 / 43; and 3 lb grapes PNG 3000 / 126, 189 × 184 × 126 mm.
Part of the guides: Blueberry and berry packaging guide, Cherry tomato packaging guide, Exporting packaging: cartons, pallets and container loads, Grape packaging guide and Strawberry packaging guide
- 4.4 oz108 × 108 × 40 mm
- 12 oz190 × 115 × 55 mm
- 18 oz185 × 188 × 43 mm
- 3 lb189 × 184 × 126 mm
Clamshells by US size
| Pack | Type | Size (L × W × H) | Empty weight | Holds | Per carton | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNG 108 / 40 | Hinged lid | 108 × 108 × 40 mm | 9 g | 4.4 oz | 725 | |
| PNG 125 / 34 | Hinged lid | 130 × 112 × 34 mm | 13 g | 4.4 oz | 1,150 | |
| PNG 400 / 50 | Hinged lid | 162 × 122 × 50 mm | 14 g | 11 oz | 1,550 | |
| PNG 251 / 55 | Hinged lid | 190 × 115 × 55 mm | 15 g | 12 oz | 840 | |
| PNG 3000 / 43 | Hinged lid | 185 × 188 × 43 mm | 38.7 g | 18 oz | 282 | |
| PNG 125 / 69 | Hinged lid | 130 × 112 × 69 mm | 17.5 g | 1 pint | 1,000 | |
| PNG 253 / 43 | Hinged lid | 190 × 115 × 43 mm | 13 g | 1 pint, 300 g | 900 | |
| PNG 3000 / 126 | Hinged lid | 189 × 184 × 126 mm | 48 g | 3 lb | 366 |
All packs are rPET. Figures from AVI's catalogue; tolerances and fill depend on the produce, so samples are the final check.
AVI products for this
The common US sizes
| Size | In grams | Typical fruit |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 oz | 125 g | Blueberries, raspberries |
| 6 oz | 170 g | Raspberries, blackberries |
| 11–12 oz | 310–340 g | Cherry tomatoes, mandarins, stone fruit |
| 18 oz | 510 g | Blueberries, value packs |
| 1 pint | about 300–340 g, by fruit | Strawberries, cherry tomatoes |
| 3 lb | 1.36 kg | Grapes |
Exporting to the US
US retailers expect these sizes and print them on the label, so match the pack to the size the buyer orders. AVI's export packing data lists the cartons and 40 ft container loads for each pack.
Related questions
How many grams is 4.4 oz?
125 g, the standard blueberry pack.
Which clamshell holds 3 lb of grapes?
The PNG 3000 / 126, 189 × 184 × 126 mm, weighing 48 g empty.
Are deli containers sized the same way?
Not always. Deli and salad containers (8 oz to 64 oz) are usually sold by volume, not fruit weight, so check the product, not just the number.