Use this handy tool to determine the optimum size for any size of square, rectangular or circular can liner receptacle.
Measuring Instructions To Determine Proper Bag Size For Any Receptacle
For Round Receptacles
WIDTH OF BAG REQUIRED =
diameter of receptable x 3.14 (pi) / 2
HEIGHT OF BAGS ReQUIRED =
1/2 diameter of receptacle + 6" (for overhang) = height of receptacle
DIAMETER is the distance across the top of the receptable
CIRCUMFERENCE is the distance around the top of the receptacle
Example: Container is 30" tall with a diameter of 24".
Width: 24 x 3.14 = 75.36 / 2 = 37.6
Height: 30 + 12 + 6 = 48
Bag Required: 38 x 48
For Square Or Rectangle Receptacles
WIDTH OF BAG REQUIRED =
the total of 2 adjacent sides
HEIGHT OF BAGS REQUIRED =
1/2 the smallest of the four sides = 6" (for overhang) + height of receptacle
Example: Container is 22 x 16 x 44
Width: 22 + 16 = 38
Height: 44 + 8 + 6 = 58
Bag Required: 38 x 58
Useful Formulas
How To Translate Mils Into Micron Equivalent
To conver microns to mil, divide the micron by 25.4 to arrive at the true mil thickness.
To convert mil to microns, multiply the mil by 25.4 to arrive at the true micron thickness.
| Mil Thickness | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.59 | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.82 | 0.86 | 0.90 | 0.94 | 0.98 |
| Approx. Micron Equivalent | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |