Popcorn Box Template
Print a classic popcorn box that gets wider at the top, or a shallow snack tray. Choose small, medium or large (or type your own base, top and height), a pattern (classic stripes, dots, a zigzag band, plain colour, or white to colour in), a colour, and a label such as POPCORN on one or both walls. The template draws the whole box as one piece: a square base with four leaning walls and grey glue tabs, and the large box prints its two side walls as separate pieces so it still fits the page. Before you download it, the net is folded on screen with the same fold engine as our box template: the four corner seams close, every tab lies flat inside the wall it glues to and the folded box has exactly the size you chose. Print on US Letter or A4 card stock and download a PDF, 300 DPI PNG or SVG. Nothing is uploaded.
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Print at 100% (Actual size) on card stock. Cut the solid lines, fold every dashed line the same way, and glue the grey tabs to the inside of the side walls.
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Runs in your browser with our own code and drawings: nothing is uploaded and nothing is saved. Every box is fold-checked before you download it: the four corner seams close, each glue tab lies flat inside the wall it glues to, and the folded box has the size you chose. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed.
How to make a popcorn box
- Choose US Letter or A4, a box or tray size and the number of copies.
- Pick a pattern and a colour, and type the label text (or choose no label).
- Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size) on card stock.
- Cut on the solid lines (and cut the side walls free for the large box). Crease every dashed line.
- Fold the walls up, fold each grey tab in and glue it to the inside of the side wall next to it. For the large box, glue the side walls' bottom tabs under the base first.
What you can use it for
- A movie night at home
- Birthday party and baby shower favours
- A school fair, a carnival-themed party or a class treat
- Gift boxes for small toys or crafts
- A snack tray for a picnic or a game night
- A colouring and folding craft for kids
Popcorn box and tray sizes
| Shape | Base (mm) | Top (mm) | Height (mm) | Wall lean | Pieces | Pages: Letter / A4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box, small | 50 × 50 | 70 × 70 | 60 | 9.5° | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Box, medium | 58 × 58 | 82 × 82 | 66 | 10.3° | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Box, large | 66 × 66 | 92 × 92 | 92 | 8.0° | 3 (side walls separate) | 2 / 2 |
| Tray, small | 75 × 50 | 90 × 65 | 22 | 18.8° | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Tray, medium | 100 × 65 | 118 × 83 | 28 | 17.8° | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Tray, large | 128 × 80 | 148 × 100 | 30 | 18.4° | 1 | 1 / 1 |
Sizes are inside the folded box. Wall lean is how far the walls tilt out from upright; the template accepts up to 30°.
Fold angles
| Shape | Front and back walls fold up | Side walls fold up | Glue tabs fold in | Folded size error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box, small | 80.5° | 80.5° | 88.5° | under 0.000001 mm |
| Box, medium | 79.7° | 79.7° | 88.2° | under 0.000001 mm |
| Box, large | 82.0° | 82.0° | 88.9° | under 0.000001 mm |
| Tray, small | 71.2° | 71.2° | 84.0° | under 0.000001 mm |
| Tray, medium | 72.2° | 72.2° | 84.6° | under 0.000001 mm |
| Tray, large | 71.6° | 71.6° | 84.3° | under 0.000001 mm |
Upright walls would fold 90°. Leaning walls fold a little less, and the glue tabs fold by the angle between the two walls they join, so they lie flat against the inside of the side wall.
Patterns
| Pattern | What prints |
|---|---|
| Classic stripes | Wide stripes that fan out with the walls |
| Dots | Round dots kept clear of the label and the edges |
| Zigzag band | A band with a zigzag edge around the top of the box |
| Plain colour | Each wall filled in one colour |
| White (to colour in) | Outlines and the label only |
Fold and cut key
| Line | What to do |
|---|---|
| Solid black | Cut |
| Dashed blue | Fold, with the printed side outside |
| Grey area | Glue tab: put glue here and press it to the inside of the next wall |
| Base | Stays flat: the walls fold up from its edges |
Other party boxes
For square gift boxes with a lid use the Box Template, for favours the Pillow Box Template or Paper Bag Template, and wrap a chocolate bar with the Candy Bar Wrapper Template. Need an exact packaging dieline? Try the Dieline Generator.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I make a popcorn box?
Print the template at 100% on card stock, cut on the solid lines and crease every dashed line. Fold the four walls up from the base, fold each grey tab in and glue it to the inside of the side wall next to it. Hold each corner for a few seconds while the glue grabs.
What size is a popcorn box?
The small box here has a 50 mm base, a 70 mm top and is 60 mm tall, the medium 58 / 82 / 66 mm and the large 66 / 92 / 92 mm. The trays are shallower and longer. You can also type your own base, top and height in millimetres.
Why does a popcorn box get wider at the top?
The leaning walls make it easy to reach in and let the boxes stack inside each other before they are filled. The table on this page gives how far each size leans and the fold angle of each wall.
What paper is best for a popcorn box?
Card stock holds its shape best. Thin printer paper works for a light, one-time box. Print a test page first to check your printer takes card.
Why does the large box print in pieces?
A large tapered box laid out flat is wider than a sheet of paper. The template then prints the base with the front and back walls as one piece and the two side walls separately, each with a tab that glues under the base.
Can I make a popcorn tray instead?
Yes. Choose one of the tray sizes: a long, shallow version with the same leaning walls and glue tabs, handy as a snack tray or a party plate.
Can I print it in black and white to colour in?
Yes. Choose White (to colour in) for the pattern and the box prints as an outline with the label, ready to colour with pens or crayons.
How do the glue tabs work?
Each tab is attached to the front or back wall and folds in to lie flat against the inside of the side wall next to it. The template checks that every tab sits inside that wall when folded, so no tab shows above the rim.
Can I use these boxes for things I sell?
Yes. The patterns are ours and you may use them on boxes you sell without giving credit. The note under the tool gives the full terms.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything is drawn by JavaScript in your browser and never leaves your device, and nothing is saved when you close the page.