Telescope box dieline (lid and base)
A telescope box (FEFCO 0300) is two trays: a base and a lid that slides over it. A full-depth lid makes a sturdy box; a shallow lid makes a gift box. Set any inside size in Packaroo and check both parts in 3D.
Every design exports as a spec pack your printer can quote from: layered dieline, 3D renders, spec sheet and prepress report.
Standard sizes
Inside sizes in mm. Type your own in the editor. These are working sizes; confirm the exact spec with your supplier.
| Size | Board | Inside length | Inside width | Inside height | Lid depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | E | 200 mm | 150 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Medium | B | 300 mm | 200 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Large | B | 400 mm | 300 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm |
| Gift, shallow lid | 450gsm | 250 mm | 250 mm | 60 mm | 35 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.
The outside edge of the pack. Anything past this line is trimmed off.
Extend background colours and images to this line so no white edge shows if the cut shifts.
Keep text, barcodes and logos inside this line. 3 to 5 mm inside the cut is a common starting point.
Before you design
Two pieces
The lid and the base are separate parts, each with its own walls and corner flaps. Check in 3D which lid walls stay on show when the box is closed.
Board
The presets start with E or B flute corrugated, and 450 gsm artboard for the shallow gift lid. Your supplier confirms the board.
Telescope box variants
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a telescope box and a mailer box?
A mailer box is one sheet with a hinged lid. A telescope box is two pieces, a base and a separate lid, which suits gift boxes, shoe boxes and keepsake boxes.
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.