Introduction of corrugated cardboard classification by size

By Shenzhen Topwon Group Co.,Ltd

May 09, 2025

Corrugated cardboard has a wide range of applications, and in the cosmetic display rack industry is just one of the directions of application, they are widely used in packaging, logistics, display racks and many other areas. They are widely used in packaging, logistics, display racks and many other fields. So many fields, different use scenarios are going to use different corrugated boards. Below China Shenzhen cosmetic display rack manufacturer Topwon will introduce to you the 7 major classifications of corrugated cardboard from the dimension aspect:

cosmetics retail display
cosmetics retail display

Corrugated cardboard is a board made of hanging paper and wave corrugated paper bonded by corrugated roll processing.

According to the size of the corrugated flute height can be divided into A, B, C, E, F, G, O and other seven types

Coarse Corrugated


A, B, C is coarse corrugated

Microcorrugated

E, F, G, O is micro corrugated.

In addition, there are single corrugated board and double corrugated board.

Single Corrugated Board


Single-corrugated board is generally easy to form and fold, and can be realized with more design structure applications, but the compressive strength of single-corrugated board is limited;

Double Corrugated Board

Although the compressive strength of double corrugated board is good, but the folding and molding effect is not ideal, the design structure application is less, generally only applies to simple structure.

So, for different products, how to correctly select the applicable corrugated type? The following table will show you some simple examples, and we will explain in detail later when we have enough time.

Corrugated Cardboard TypeCharacteristicsSuitable Industries/Applications Examples
A TypeLarger waves, provides good cushioningHome appliances, electronics packaging
B TypeSmaller and denser waves, strong pressure resistanceFood, beverages, canned goods packaging
C TypeMedium-sized waves, between A and B typesWidely used in transportation packaging for various goods
E TypeFine waves, smooth surface, suitable for high-quality printingPharmaceutical, cosmetics, premium goods packaging
F TypeFiner waves than E type, high strengthHigh-end electronics, glass products, and other delicate items packaging
G TypeEven finer waves, offering excellent compression resistance and protectionAdvanced electronics, precision instruments packaging
O TypeThis may refer to non-standard or specially customized typesSpecial requirement industrial packaging or creative packaging

In short, different sizes and types of corrugated paper are suitable for different fields and products, and the choice should be made according to actual needs.

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