Wondering what size capsule you need to purchase for encapsulating your supplement dosage? Don’t worry, you're not alone. We are frequently asked this question and have put together this sizing chart for your convenience. After all, no one wants to buy the wrong size capsules and have to return them.
So which empty capsules do you need to buy, size 0, size 00E, size 1?
Check out our helpful size chart to find out.
VEGETARIAN EMPTY
CAPSULES SIZE CHART
| Capsule Size | 00E | 00 | 0E | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|
AW-Average Weight (mg) |
152 |
136 |
107 |
105 |
79 |
63 |
50 |
40 |
|
AW- Tolerance |
+-10 |
+-7 |
+-7 |
+-6 |
+-5 |
+-4 |
+-3 |
+-3 |
|
Volume Capacity (ml) |
1.00 |
0.90 |
0.78 |
0.68 |
0.48 |
0.36 |
0.27 |
0.20 |
|
DF-Formulation Density 0.6g/ml |
600 |
540 |
468 |
408 |
288 |
216 |
162 |
120 |
|
DF- 0.8g/ml |
800 |
720 |
624 |
544 |
384 |
288 |
216 |
160 |
|
DF- 1.0g/ml |
1000 |
900 |
780 |
680 |
480 |
360 |
270 |
200 |
|
DF- 1.2g/ml |
1200 |
1080 |
936 |
816 |
576 |
432 |
324 |
240 |
|
OCL-Overall Close Length (mm) |
25.3 |
23.4 |
23.5 |
21.6 |
19.4 |
17.6 |
15.7 |
14.3 |
|
OCL- Tolerance (mm) |
+-0.3 |
+-0.3 |
+-0.3 |
+-0.3 |
+-0.3 |
+-0.3 |
+-0.3 |
+-0.3 |
|
OCL- (inches) |
0.996 |
0.921 |
0.909 |
0.85 |
0.764 |
0.693 |
0.618 |
0.563 |
|
OCL-Tolerance (inches) |
+-0.012 |
+-0.012 |
+-0.012 |
+-0.012 |
+-0.012 |
+-0.012 |
+-0.012 |
+-0.012 |
|
ILC- Individual Lengths Cap (mm) |
12.95 |
11.80 |
11.68 |
10.85 |
9.85 |
8.80 |
8.00 |
7.20 |
|
ILC-Tolerance (mm) |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
|
ILC- (inches) |
0.510 |
0.464 |
0.460 |
0.427 |
0.388 |
0.346 |
0.315 |
0.283 |
|
ILC-Tolerance (inches) |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
|
ILB-Individual Lengths Body (mm) |
22.20 |
20.22 |
20.19 |
18.35 |
16.40 |
15.15 |
13.45 |
12.10 |
|
ILB-Tolerance (mm) |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
+-0.35 |
|
ILB-(inches) |
0.879 |
0.796 |
0.795 |
0.722 |
0.645 |
0.596 |
0.529 |
0.476 |
|
ILB- Tolerance (inches) |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
+-0.014 |
|
ED- External Diameter Cap (mm) |
8.58 |
8.56 |
7.65 |
7.64 |
6.96 |
6.39 |
5.85 |
5.33 |
|
ED- Cap (inches) |
0.338 |
0.337 |
0.301 |
0.301 |
0.274 |
0.252 |
0.230 |
0.210 |
|
ED- Body (mm) |
8.25 |
8.23 |
7.36 |
7.35 |
6.63 |
6.12 |
5.6 |
5.08 |
|
ED- Body (inches) |
0.376 |
0.322 |
0.289 |
0.289 |
0.290 |
0.240 |
0.220 |
0.200 |
|
Capsules Quantity Per Box |
65,000 |
75,000 |
90,000 |
100,000 |
125,000 |
175,000 |
200,000 |
250,000 |
CAPSULE SIZES
Our two-piece hard capsules are available in a full range of sizes, giving you the flexibility to focus fully on developing the best product for your indication without having to worry about material density. As your development partner, we will work with you to define the right size capsule for optimal regimen adherence and efficacy.
+ Available in sizes 00E-4
+ Easy capsule sizing guide
+ Flexibility to work with fewer excipients
+ Consultative support
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