Rubber Band Size Chart

How to Measure a Rubber Band

Rubber bands have three core measurements that communicate their dimensions: band thickness, width, and flat length.

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  • Thickness: The band’s thickness helps determine how much stretching and wear it can handle. Thin rubber bands can stretch more but snap more easily, while thicker bands are generally less stretchy but more robust and durable.
  • Width: This is how wide the cut width of the rubber band strip is, not the length of the rubber band.
  • Flat length: This is how long the rubber band is when it’s lying flat and straight (not stretched). This measurement is taken by pressing the ends flat and measuring from one end to the other. Flat length is usually about half the total circumference of the rubber band in a relaxed position.
The different sizes of rubber bands convey important details about the circumference of the band, its structural durability, and potential applications. Other factors, such as rubber content, also influence the capabilities of each band and its fitness for certain applications.

Rubber Band Size Chart

This chart describes the approximate number of rubber bands per pound and the attributes of different rubber band types. 

Approx. Rubber Band Count Per Pound
SizeL”W”PCGSterAdv
87/81/16745571005200
101 1/41/16530050003700
121 3/41/16385034002500
1421/16338031002250
162 1/21/16267523001800
1831/16220519001480
193 1/21/16189017001250
271 1/41/8N/A2400N/A
3021/8177015001150
312 1/21/813301200850
3231/81100950700
333 1/21/8970850600
54AssortedN/AN/AN/A
571 3/41/4N/A750N/A
622 1/21/4720600450
6331/4N/AN/A380
643 1/21/4490425320
7333/8360320240
743 1/23/8320275200
822 1/21/2340300230
843 1/21/2240210150
943 1/23/4N/A140N/A
10555/8957060
10775/8605040
117A71/16600500400
117B71/8300250200
Ultimate Elongation775%750%700%
Permanent Set7%10%13%
Specific Gravity.991.121.26
Durometer354245
 

PCG = Pale Crepe Gold
The rubber band with the softest stretch to help prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and resulting costly insurance claims. It has the highest percentage of rubber content and the greatest number of pieces per pound. Pale Crepe Gold is highly recommended for repeated application.

Ster = Sterling
The best value per rubber band. It has a high percentage of rubber content and an excellent count per pound. Sterling is highly recommended for fast application and repeat use.

Adv = Advantage
The rubber band for everyday use. It has a mid-range rubber content. Advantage is recommended for industrial applications where a sturdy band with higher tensile strength is required.

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Approx. Rubber Band Count Per Pound
Size Length” Width” Pale Crepe Gold® Sterling® Advantage®
8 7/8 1/16 7455 7100 5200
10 1 1/4 1/16 5300 5000 3700
12 1 3/4 1/16 3850 3400 2500
14 2 1/16 3380 3100 2250
16 2 1/2 1/16 2675 2300 1800
18 3 1/16 2205 1900 1480
19 3 1/2 1/16 1890 1700 1250
27 1 1/4 1/8 N/A 2400 N/A
30 2 1/8 1770 1500 1150
31 2 1/2 1/8 1330 1200 850
32 3 1/8 1100 950 700
33 3 1/2 1/8 970 850 600
54 Assorted N/A N/A N/A
57 1 3/4 1/4 N/A 750 N/A
62 2 1/2 1/4 720 600 450
63 3 1/4 N/A N/A 380
64 3 1/2 1/4 490 425 320
73 3 3/8 360 320 240
74 3 1/2 3/8 320 275 200
82 2 1/2 1/2 340 300 230
84 3 1/2 1/2 240 210 150
94 3 1/2 3/4 N/A 140 N/A
105 5 5/8 95 70 60
107 7 5/8 60 50 40
117A 7 1/16 600 500 400
117B 7 1/8 300 250 200
Ultimate Elongation 775% 750% 700%
Permanent Set 7% 10% 13%
Specific Gravity .99 1.12 1.26
Durometer 35 42 45

Pale Crepe Gold
The rubber band with the softest stretch to help prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and resulting costly insurance claims. It has the highest percentage of rubber content and the greatest number of pieces per pound. Pale Crepe Gold is highly recommended for repeated application.

Sterling
The best value per rubber band. It has a high percentage of rubber content and an excellent count per pound. Sterling is highly recommended for fast application and repeat use.

Advantage
The rubber band for everyday use. It has a mid-range rubber content. Advantage is recommended for industrial applications where a sturdy band with higher tensile strength is required.

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In addition to the length and width measurements, there are other factors to consider when choosing a rubber band.

  • Approx. Count Per Pound: The approximate number of natural crepe color bands per pound.
  • Ultimate Elongation: Elongation at point of failure.
  • Permanent Set: After a rubber band has been stretched, it will typically come to rest at a longer length than before it was stretched. This is expressed as a percent of the original length of the band.
  • Specific Gravity: The ratio of the density (weight) of a substance to the density of water.
  • Durometer: Measure of the hardness of nonmetallic materials or “resistance to indentation”

Types of Rubber Bands

At Alliance Rubber, we offer the following three main types of rubber bands.

Pale Crepe Gold

This is the softest, most pliable band. It’s lightweight and contains the highest amount of rubber compared to the other two bands. Pale Crepe Gold rubber bands are a popular option for repeated use cases because they are softer and less likely to cause repetitive stress injuries compared to harder rubber bands.

Sterling

Sterling rubber bands offer excellent value: they have a high rubber content and a low cost per pound. They’re easier to work with for quick applications and repeated use.

Advantage

Advantage rubber bands are slightly harder, stiffer bands with a lower rubber content. Because of their sturdiness, Advantage rubber bands can be used for industrial and commercial applications that demand stronger, more resilient fasteners.

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Contact Alliance Rubber for High-Quality Rubber Bands

At Alliance Rubber, we pride ourselves on creating quality products fit for office, consumer, commercial, and industrial applications. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, we’ve specialized in rubber products for over 100 years. Our team can produce rubber band sizes that meet your custom requirements regarding thickness, width, formulation, and length. In addition to rubber band production, we offer the following services:

  • Custom rubber compounding
  • Die-cutting
  • Extrusions
  • Manufacturing
  • Private labeling
  • Warehousing and distribution
  • Automation solutions
  • Specialty imprinting

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