Reverse Tuck End Box Dieline Template
The default folding carton for cosmetics, supplements and retail. The top tuck hinges from the back and the bottom tuck from the front, so blanks nest tightly on the press sheet.
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Reverse Tuck End · 2 x 2 x 4 in
Outside (print) face shownChoose a standard size (inside L x W x H)
Typical use: Lip balm, small jars, tinctures
- Inside L x W x H
- 2 x 2 x 4 in (50.8 x 50.8 x 101.6 mm)
- Board
- 18pt SBS paperboard, 0.46 mm
- Blank size
- 8.56 x 10.57 in
- Outside (approx)
- 2.04 x 2.04 x 4.04 in
- Bleed / safe area
- 3.175 mm / 3 mm
- Glue tab
- 12.5 mm
- File
- SVG, 1:1 mm, layered
Free, no email needed. 1:1 scale in millimetres. Opens in Illustrator, Affinity, Inkscape and Figma.
From download to print-ready in five steps
- 1
Pick your size
Choose a standard size or build your own below. Dimensions are inside dimensions, the space your product needs.
- 2
Open the SVG
Open it in Illustrator, Affinity, Inkscape or Figma. It is drawn 1:1 in millimetres, so never resize it.
- 3
Lock the dieline
Keep the dieline layers on top and locked. Put your artwork on a new layer underneath.
- 4
Art to bleed, type to safe
Run backgrounds to the green bleed line. Keep text and logos inside the orange safe area and off the glue zone.
- 5
Send it to us
Export a PDF or AI file and attach it to a quote request. We check it and send a free 3D mockup before printing.
The construction rules behind every panel
Tube construction: every panel is the inside dimension plus one board caliper, so the box closes around your product instead of crushing it.
Dust flaps are capped at half the length minus 1.5mm so the opposing pair never collides.
Tucks are 1mm narrower than the inside length with friction shoulders at the hinge.
A 1/2 in trapezoidal glue tab sits on a rear corner so the seam stays off the front face.
Artwork tips for this style
- The tuck slit shows on the front face. Keep logos out of the top 6mm of the front panel.
- Leave the glue tab unprinted and unvarnished.
Need a different size? Generate it.
Type your dimensions and watch the dieline redraw. The generator applies the same construction rules as the standard templates and tells you when a size cannot be built.
Your dimensions (inches)
Inside dimensions: the space your product needs.
Blank size 8.56 x 10.57 in (218 x 269 mm), 18pt SBS paperboard, caliper 0.46 mm.
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2 x 2 x 4 inReverse Tuck End dieline questions
What is the difference between reverse tuck end and straight tuck end?+
On a reverse tuck end the top closure hinges from the back panel and the bottom closure from the front, so the tucks go in opposite directions. Blanks nest better on the sheet, which usually means more cartons per sheet. A straight tuck end puts both closures on the back for a clean front face.
Which board should I use for a reverse tuck end box?+
Most retail cartons run on 16pt to 18pt SBS paperboard. Go to 24pt for heavier products or larger cartons, and E-flute when the box also has to survive shipping on its own.
Are the dimensions inside or outside?+
Inside. Enter the space your product needs. The template adds one board caliper per panel, and the spec block on the file prints the approximate outside size.
Is this dieline template really free?+
Yes. Every standard size downloads instantly with no email. The custom-size generator asks for an email before the download so our team can help if you want the box produced.
Can I use this template with another printer?+
Yes. It is a standard SVG with a legend and spec block, so any printer can read it. Board and equipment vary, so verify the dieline with whoever prints the job before production.
Get product boxes made from this dieline
Send your size and artwork. We confirm the dieline against your board, then reply with a detailed quote and a free 3D mockup within 48 business hours.
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