Packaging Tips & Guides
Tuck End Box Dieline – Straight vs Reverse Tuck Guide & Free Generator
The tuck end box is the world’s most widely used retail packaging structure — from pharmaceutical boxes and cosmetic cartons to toy packaging and food boxes. If you’ve held a product in a retail store, it was almost certainly in a tuck end box. This guide covers tuck end box dielines, the difference between straight and reverse tuck, and how to generate a tuck end dieline free.
What Is a Tuck End Box?
A tuck end box is a folding carton where the top and/or bottom are closed by tuck flaps that insert into the box opening. No glue is needed for closure — the friction of the tucked flap holds the box closed. The box is typically glued only on one side panel (the manufacturer’s joint) during production.
Straight Tuck End (STE) vs Reverse Tuck End (RTE)
| Feature | Straight Tuck End (STE) | Reverse Tuck End (RTE) |
|---|---|---|
| Top tuck direction | Toward front panel | Toward front panel |
| Bottom tuck direction | Toward front panel (same as top) | Toward back panel (opposite) |
| Material waste | Less — better nesting on sheet | Slightly more material |
| Closure strength | Standard | Stronger — opposite directions create more friction |
| Cost | Slightly lower | Slightly higher |
| Best for | Lightweight retail products | Heavier products needing secure closure |
Tuck End Box Dieline Dimensions — What You Need
To generate a tuck end box dieline, you need three measurements:
- Width (W) — the front face of the box
- Depth (D) — the side/spine of the box
- Height (H) — the top to bottom measurement
Also needed: board/paper thickness — this is used to calculate fold allowances. Standard folding carton board is 0.3–0.5mm (300–500 micron).
Tuck Flap Dimensions
The tuck flap depth (how far it tucks inside the box) should be:
- Minimum: Width ÷ 2 minus 3–5mm (allows the flap to be inserted without buckling)
- Standard: Width ÷ 2 minus 5mm
- Dust flaps (the narrow side flaps at top and bottom): Depth ÷ 2 minus 2mm
Generate a Tuck End Box Dieline Free
Diegen by Aprints.pk automatically calculates all tuck flap dimensions, dust flap sizes, fold allowances and glue tab dimensions based on your three input measurements and paper thickness. No manual calculation needed.
- Open Diegen
- Select Tuck End Box (Straight or Reverse)
- Enter Width, Depth, Height and paper thickness
- Generate and download
Standard Tuck End Box Sizes
| Product Type | Typical Box Size (W × D × H mm) |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical box | 50 × 30 × 100 |
| Cosmetics carton | 60 × 40 × 120 |
| Candle box | 80 × 80 × 100 |
| Tea/coffee box | 100 × 60 × 150 |
| Toy retail box | 150 × 80 × 200 |
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