Pizza box: sizes, dieline and logo printing
The box is the only thing a customer sees when the courier brings the pizza. Standard sizes, materials, printing methods, and how to get a free dieline for your diameter.
A pizzeria may have no sign, no dining room, not even its own website – but it always has a box. It travels to the customer’s home, sits on an office desk, ends up in Stories. It is the cheapest advertising you are already paying for.
To order boxes with a logo, the print shop needs a dieline – a drawing with cut and crease lines. You can generate one for free in a minute and see the box in 3D straight away.
- Box side = pizza diameter + 1–2 cm. Height is 35–45 mm.
- The material is micro-flute corrugated board: it keeps heat and does not go soggy from steam.
- Short runs are printed by flexo in one or two colours – enough for a strong design.
ReferenceStandard pizza box sizes
| Pizza diameter | Box, mm | Dieline |
|---|---|---|
| 25 cm (10 in) | 250 × 250 × 35 | open |
| 30 cm (12 in) | 300 × 300 × 40 | open |
| 33 cm (13 in) | 330 × 330 × 40 | open |
| 35 cm (14 in) | 350 × 350 × 40 | open |
| 40 cm (16 in) | 400 × 400 × 40 | open |
| 50 cm (20 in) | 500 × 500 × 45 | open |
The links open the generator with the right dimensions already entered. If your pizza is 32 or 45 cm, just change the numbers – the drawing is rebuilt.
How-toHow to make a pizza box dieline
- Open the generatorBox dieline generator – choose “Pizza box” in the “Food and delivery” group.
- Enter the dimensionsWidth and depth are the side of the box; height is 35–45 mm.
- Choose the materialMicro-flute 1.5 mm: the tool accounts for the thickness in the construction.
- Rotate it in 3DOpen the lid and check the proportions.
- Download the filePDF or EPS for the print shop, DXF for a cutting plotter. There is a reduced A4 copy for viewing.
MaterialWhat pizza boxes are made of
Micro-flute corrugated board (E-flute). Thin, about 1.5 mm, holds its shape and keeps heat well. The most common choice.
Brown or white. Brown (kraft) is cheaper and looks “artisan”. White gives brighter colours but costs more.
Food contact. The board must be intended for food. Ask the manufacturer for confirmation.
Steam vents. Small slots in the side walls stop the pizza going soggy. Agree them with the manufacturer: they will add them to the cutting die.
PrintingHow a logo is applied to a box
| Method | Run | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flexo printing | from a few hundred | 1–3 colours, the cheapest; needs simple shapes with no fine detail |
| Offset with lamination | from a few thousand | Full colour, photographic quality, more expensive |
| Digital printing | short runs | No plates to prepare, handy for a test |
| Stamp or sticker | any | Plain ready-made boxes plus your own stamp – the fastest start |
For flexo the logo must be vector, with no gradients or thin lines. If you only have a picture, first convert the logo to vector, and specify the brand colour as a Pantone number.
DesignWhat to put on the box
- Logo on the lidLarge, centred or set at an angle. It must be visible in a photo taken from above.
- Contacts for a repeat orderPhone, website or a QR code to the menu – on the lid or a side wall.
- One or two coloursThe flexo limitation is a plus: a minimalist box looks more expensive.
- Inside of the lidA place for a joke, an offer or a thank-you. It is the first thing the customer sees on opening.
- Side wallsSocial media and a hashtag: boxes are often photographed from the side.
HonestlyThe tool gives you the drawing. We design the packaging
The generator builds the shape to your dimensions: cut and crease lines, bleed, and files for the print shop. It is a standard construction – a manufacturer may adjust it to their equipment, and a test sample is a must before a print run.
A customer does not see a drawing; they see a box on the table: the logo, the colours, the mood. We design packaging in your brand style: write to us and send the dieline from the tool.
Order ten test boxes first and put a hot pizza in them. That checks both the size and how the board copes with steam.
FAQFAQ
What size box for a 30 cm (12 in) pizza?
300 × 300 mm, 35–40 mm high. For a pizza with a tall crust – 45 mm.
Where can I make a pizza box dieline for free?
In the BOMBA DESIGN generator: choose “Pizza box”, enter your dimensions and download PDF, SVG, EPS or DXF.
Which board do I need?
Micro-flute corrugated board about 1.5 mm thick, intended for food contact.
Can a full-colour photo be printed?
Yes, by offset with lamination, but that makes sense for large runs. For short runs, one- or two-colour flexo is the usual choice.
What format should the logo be in?
Vector: PDF, EPS or AI. For flexo – with no gradients or thin lines.
Will the dieline work for any print shop?
As a basis, yes. The manufacturer may adjust the final cutting die to their equipment.
We will design your logo and packaging in your brand style and prepare print-ready files.
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