Protein Powder and Carbohydrate Powder Container Sizing Guide

Building a nutrition and supplement brand is hard enough, figuring out containers shouldn’t be. Our sizing guide makes it easy to see how much protein or carb powder fits in each HDPE or PET container. Spend less time guessing and more time growing.

Protein is a bit dense, like that guy at the gym who talks through every set. Carbohydrates tend to be fluffier, lighter, and take up more space per gram. That means the same container won’t hold the same amount of each powder by weight.

And if you ignore this, you're either overpaying for oversized packaging and shipping air, or overstuffing and ending up with powder explosions during sealing

Choose your container based on the actual volume-to-weight relationship of your specific powder type.

Let's help you choose a container based on the actual volume-to-weight relationship of your specific powder type.

Powder Container Capacities

For HDPE and PET containers and canisters

Download Sizing Chart

HDPE and PET: Which Container Should I Choose?

We powder containers in PET Plastic, and HDPE Plastic. Here are some things you should consider:

HDPE Plastic Containers

• More flexible than PET, yet still durable and shatter-resistant
• Naturally opaque, protecting light-sensitive powders and supplements
  

PET Plastic Containers

• More rigid than HDPE, giving a firm, premium feel
• Can be made clear (great for showing off product) or opaque

Don't forget a liner!

Once you’ve picked the right size, don’t skimp on closure strategy. Your container might be perfect, but if your liner’s weak, expect leaks, clumps, and bad reviews.

Here's what we recommend:

Heat Induction Seal Liner: For hermetically sealed, tamper-evident protection. You’ll need a heat induction machine, but it dramatically reduces the risk of powder spills in transit