Free template

Burger box template (clamshell)

A burger box is a tapered clamshell with an angled lid and a tongue that locks it shut. Packaroo has burger, snack and lunch box sizes, or set your own inside size and check it in 3D.

Every design exports as a spec pack your printer can quote from: layered dieline, 3D renders, spec sheet and prepress report.

Yellow and black printed burger clamshell, closed.

Standard sizes

Inside sizes in mm. Type your own in the editor. These are working sizes; confirm the exact spec with your supplier.

SizeBoardInside lengthInside widthInside heightLid depth
Burger400gsm110 mm110 mm45 mm45 mm
Large burger400gsm130 mm130 mm50 mm50 mm
Snack box350gsm150 mm100 mm40 mm40 mm
Lunch box400gsm180 mm120 mm40 mm30 mm
Large lunch450gsm230 mm160 mm50 mm35 mm

Start with 3 mm (1/8 in) bleed; your printer’s own spec wins.

How to read this dieline

The line types on this dieline, and what each one means.

Cut line

The outside edge of the pack. Anything past this line is trimmed off.

Bleed

Extend background colours and images to this line so no white edge shows if the cut shifts.

Safe area

Keep text, barcodes and logos inside this line. 3 to 5 mm inside the cut is a common starting point.

Before you design

The hinge and the tongue

The lid folds over at the back and the tongue locks into the front. Keep logos clear of the hinge fold and the lock slot, and check the closed box in 3D.

Board

The presets use 350 to 400 gsm artboard. For greasy food, ask your supplier about a grease-resistant board.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use it for sandwiches and chips?

Yes. The same clamshell comes as a lunch box, a chip box and a pizza slice box. Each opens in the burger box editor.

Can I design on this template for free?

Yes. The free plan covers designing and 3D previews, with 3 downloads. The spec pack is A$15, or included in Pro and Pro Max.