VEGETARIAN EMPTY
CAPSULES SIZE CHART

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.

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