- Six equal flat panels meet at crisp 120-degree interior angles with a matching six-sided telescoping lid or hinged tuck top.
- Hugs cylindrical candle jars, tea tins, and truffle trays at six contact points while trimming corner air void by over 50%.
- Tessellates edge-to-edge into gap-free honeycomb shelf and gift-set displays without rolling on flat tables.
- From 1,000 boxes in 10–14 business days (4–5 rush), with zero die or plate charges, free 3D proof, and free US shipping.
Custom Hexagon Boxes
Custom hexagon boxes are six-sided paperboard cartons featuring a regular hexagonal base paired with a matching six-sided telescoping lid (or a one-piece hexagonal tuck top). Their six 120-degree corners cradle round jars at six tangent points, cut corner dead space in half, and tile into honeycomb displays from 1,000 units.
What are custom hexagon boxes?
Custom hexagon boxes (polygonal six-sided paperboard cartons built with six equal vertical faces meeting at 120-degree interior angles) bridge the structural gap between four-sided square cubes and cylindrical paper tubes. In their signature gift configuration, a separate six-sided telescoping paperboard lid slides smoothly down over a six-sided base tray; for high-speed retail lines, the same six-panel body can also be die-cut as a one-piece folding carton with a hinged hexagonal tuck top and interlocking floor. Because a regular hexagon's flat-to-flat width equals 1.732 times one side panel, round glass candles, honey jars, tea canisters, and circular confection trays touch six flat walls simultaneously without rattling in deep 90-degree square corners. CubitPack custom-prints hexagon boxes in 18–24 pt paperboard or E-flute starting at 1,000 units with zero die charges, free 3D proofs, and free US delivery.
How is a custom hexagon box built?
Die-cut from high-stiffness 18 pt to 24 pt coated white SBS or unbleached natural brown kraft paperboard (plus optional printed 1.5 mm E-flute micro-corrugated for heavier jars), engineered strictly with six equal straight edges and crisp 120-degree corners. Whether your team calls them six sided packaging boxes, custom printed hexagonal boxes, two piece hexagon gift boxes, hexagonal paperboard cartons, hexagon boxes with logo, branded hexagon boxes or wholesale hexagon boxes, every sheet is cut to your exact inside dimensions.
- 1Six-sided telescoping lid
A regular hexagonal top crown framed by six folded vertical side skirts (+1.5 mm wider flat-to-flat than the base) that glides straight down over all six base walls. - 2Six equal 120-degree body panels
Six identical rectangular vertical walls creased at shallow 60-degree fold turns (forming 120-degree interior corners) for high vertical column crush resistance. - 3Six-tangent interior chamber
Opposing parallel walls sit at Flat-to-Flat distance F = 1.732 × side s, cradling round jars, tins, and circular inserts evenly on six sides. - 4Hexagonal interlocking or glued floor
A full regular hexagonal bottom panel supported by perimeter lock tabs (or pre-glued bottom gussets) that keeps heavy glass vessels level on shelves. - 5Optional one-piece hex tuck lid
For flat-packed high-volume retail runs, a hinged regular hexagonal top flap with perimeter dust tabs tucks directly into the front panel.
Hexagon box facts
- Closure
- Two-piece six-sided telescoping lid over six-sided base standard; one-piece hinged hexagonal tuck top optional
- Best for
- Glass candles, artisan chocolates, macarons, tea canisters, gift cards, jewelry, wedding favors, ornaments
- Window
- Optional hexagonal, circular, or rectangular film-patched cutout on the front wall or six-sided top lid
- Inserts
- Custom six-sided paperboard or E-flute collar rings, truffle grids, gift-card cradles, and macaron dividers
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days, rush 4–5
- Materials
- 18–24 pt white SBS card, natural brown kraft, recycled board (1.5 mm E-flute optional)
- Arrives
- Folded flat as die-cut lid and base blanks (or pre-assembled two-piece setup on request)
- Size range
- 2.25 in flat-to-flat favor hexagons up to 8.0 in flat-to-flat confection & candle gift boxes
Hexagon boxes vs cube boxes vs tube boxes
| Hexagon | Cube | Tube | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall & lid silhouette | Six flat panels at 120-degree angles with a matching six-sided telescoping lid or tuck top | Four equal 90-degree square walls where Length, Width, and Height are identical | Continuous 360-degree rolled cylindrical wall paired with a round slip-on cap lid |
| Fit around round jars | Six flat tangent contact points cut corner void space by over 50% vs square cartons | Four tangent contact points leave deeper corner air triangles that usually need a collar | Wraps circular vessels all the way around with minimal internal air gap |
| Shelf display & stacking | Tiles edge-to-edge into interlocking honeycomb clusters; never rolls when laid on its side | Stacks into crisp 90-degree modular grids and 2×2 multi-box display towers | Stands upright in clean rows, though cylinders can roll if laid horizontally on counters |
| Clear display windows | Easy to patch flat clear film windows onto any of the six flat walls or the six-sided lid | Easy to patch square, circular, or corner windows onto any flat square face | Curved rigid tube walls rarely accept standard flat inline window-patching film |
| Flat shipping & storage | Folding paperboard hex lids and bases ship flat in master cartons to save freight space | Straight tuck and auto-lock cubes ship 100% flat-folded at maximum pallet density | Rigid wound paper tubes ship pre-formed at full 3D volume, requiring more warehouse space |
| Often used for | Candles, chocolates, macarons, tea tins, jewelry, wedding favors, gift cards, ornaments | Coffee mugs, bar soaps, bath bombs, tumbler glasses, round candles, mini planters | Loose-leaf tea, essential oil droppers, spirits bottles, cosmetics, rolled t-shirts |
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Request a Quote →Is a custom hexagon box right for my product?
- You pack cylindrical glass candles, honey jars, round tea tins, or circular truffle trays and want six-point wall contact without bulky square corner voids
- You want an unmistakable geometric gift box whose six-sided lid lifts off smoothly like a keepsake casket
- Your retail merchandisers or gift-set designers arrange multiple SKUs side-by-side in interlocking honeycomb patterns
- You want six distinct vertical billboard facets to separate brand logo, scent notes, steeping steps, and nutrition copy cleanly
- You like the curved-hugging footprint of a cylinder tube alongside flat-shipping folding paperboard economics and optional front windows
- You pack handled coffee mugs, square bar soaps, or want classic 90-degree 1:1:1 modular shelf blocks: cube box
- You want a true 360-degree wound cylindrical canister with rolled rims and zero vertical fold creases: paperboard tube box
- Your gift set is rectangular (such as apparel, stationery, or flat chocolate assortments) and needs a lift-off lid: two-piece box
- You pack lightweight jewelry pouches, gift cards, or favors that pop shut with two curved end flaps: pillow box
- You ship heavy glass jars directly through USPS, UPS, or FedEx without an outer shipping box: corrugated mailer box
What are custom hexagon boxes used for?
Poured soy candles, artisan chocolate assortments, French macaron towers, boutique gift cards, loose-leaf tea blends, fine jewelry, wedding table favors, and heirloom ornaments all stand out in six-sided hexagonal cartons. Explore our product pages
Which board stocks fold into crisp 120-degree hexagon corners?
Because a hexagon bends 60 degrees at each of its six vertical creases rather than making sharp 90-degree turns, high-stiffness paperboard holds remarkably straight facets from top to bottom.
Which finishes accentuate six-sided hexagon facets?
What add-ons pair with custom hexagon boxes?
Hexagon box specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Construction | Polygonal six-sided paperboard box (two-piece six-sided telescoping lid + six-sided base standard; one-piece six-panel hex tuck-top optional) |
| Geometry ratios | Six equal panels of width s at 120-degree interior angles; Flat-to-Flat width F = 1.732 × s; Corner-to-Corner span C = 2.0 × s |
| Board | Smooth coated white SBS paperboard, unbleached natural brown kraft, pressed recycled card, or optional 1.5 mm E-flute |
| Board thickness | 18–20 pt (up to 16 oz confections/favors), 24 pt laminated paperboard (16 oz to 3.0 lb jars), or 1.5 mm E-flute (up to 5.0 lb) |
| Lid & base options | Partial-depth or full-depth six-sided telescoping lid (+1.5 mm glide clearance), or hinged one-piece hexagonal tuck top with interlocking floor |
| Printing | Full-color CMYK or Pantone PMS offset/digital printing across all six outer facets, lid crown, and optional interior flood print |
| Lamination | Matte, gloss, or velvety soft-touch BOPP film lamination for moisture resistance and smooth corner creasing |
| Finishes | Hot metallic foil stamping, 3D raised Spot UV, blind embossing/debossing, and clear PET window patching |
| Minimum | From 1,000 hexagon boxes; delivered within ±5% of the ordered quantity |
| Proofs | Free 2D vector CAD dieline (marking exact side s, flat-to-flat F, and corner-to-corner C) and 3D proof before payment; $50 sample kit credited to first order |
| Turnaround | 10–14 business days standard; 4–5 business days rush turnaround available |
| How boxes ship | Shipped flat as die-cut folding blanks (or pre-assembled two-piece setup on request) with free delivery across all 50 US states |
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Request a Quote →What goes on each panel of a custom hexagon box?
- 1Six-sided top lid crown
Centerpiece hexagonal emblem, foil-stamped monogram, or clear top window; greets customers first in gift baskets and tabletop displays. - 2Front hero face (Face 1)
Primary vertical brand lockup, product name, and net weight framed cleanly between two 120-degree front corners. - 3Angled flank faces (Faces 2 & 6)
Because adjacent facets angle back at only 60 degrees, shoppers facing dead-center still see Faces 2 and 6 simultaneously for color-blocking or wraparound art. - 4Rear & story faces (Faces 3, 4 & 5)
Dedicated individual columns for ingredients, tea steeping rituals, candle burn instructions, and sustainability badges without crowding. - 5Hexagonal bottom base panel
Flat six-sided underside reserved for retail UPC barcode, batch lot stamp, and mandatory candle or food compliance icons.
Hexagon box design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your box is made to your design.
What mistakes happen most often with custom hexagon boxes?
Avoid jammed candle jars, pinched telescoping lids, and narrow front logos by steering clear of these five hexagonal dieline errors. For buyers ordering bulk custom hexagon boxes, personalized hexagon boxes or custom size hexagon boxes, watch out for these common sizing and artwork mistakes
- Measuring a round jar's 3.5-inch diameter and ordering a 3.5-inch Corner-to-Corner hexagon (which shrinks usable Flat-to-Flat wall clearance to 3.03 inches so the jar cannot enter).
- Forgetting to add +1.5 to +2.0 mm of telescoping clearance across the six-sided lid's Flat-to-Flat span, causing the six 120-degree lid corners to bind on the base tray.
- Designing a wide horizontal brand wordmark meant for a 4-inch square box and squeezing it onto a single 2.3-inch hexagonal side panel instead of stacking typography vertically.
- Cutting a clear display window too close to the 60-degree vertical score lines (leave at least 0.375 to 0.50 inches of board frame along every facet edge).
- Ordering five-sided pentagon or eight-sided octagon clip-art templates online when your honeycomb shelf display or insert tooling requires true 120-degree six-sided symmetry.
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| Stock (plain) boxes | Custom boxes from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Branding | Plain, or a label on the front | Your logo and colors, inside and out |
| Fit | Fixed sizes | Made to your exact size |
| Minimum | Any quantity | 1,000 boxes |
| Lead time | Ships right away | 10–14 business days, rush 4–5 |
| Design | None | Free design help, proof and 3D mockup |
Get custom hexagon boxes made to your exact size, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are hexagon boxes eco-friendly?
Kraft and recycled board
Choose kraft or recycled board for a lower-impact box.FSC paper available
FSC paper and ISO 9001 production are available on request.Food-safe on request
For food, we make it in a certified partner facility. Certificates and lab tests on request.How do I order custom hexagon boxes?
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Free to all 50 statesHow much do custom hexagon boxes cost?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Size
Bigger packaging uses more materialQuantity
The unit price drops as you order moreMaterial
The board, film or paper you chooseFinishes
Foil, windows and lamination add costYour first order is 10% off, and we beat written quotes from US competitors for the same specs.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
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Of your own designHow do the boxes ship?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
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One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkHexagon box questions
How do I measure dimensions for a custom hexagon box?
Give us the interior Flat-to-Flat width (F, measured straight across between two opposing parallel walls) and interior Height (H) in inches. From your Flat-to-Flat width, our CAD system calculates each of the six equal side panels (s = F ÷ 1.732) and the Corner-to-Corner span (C = 2 × s) automatically.
What size hexagon box fits a round candle jar or honey jar?
Measure the widest outer diameter of your jar (including any lid overhang) and add +0.125 inches for a snug direct six-wall fit, or +0.375 to +0.50 inches if adding a protective hexagonal paperboard collar. For example, a 3.25-inch candle jar fits cleanly inside a 3.375-inch Flat-to-Flat hexagon (or 3.75-inch Flat-to-Flat with an insert).
Should I choose a two-piece hexagon box or a one-piece tuck-top hexagon carton?
Choose a two-piece six-sided telescoping lid and base when unboxing ceremony, keepsake reuse, and double-wall rim strength matter most (popular for luxury candles, chocolates, jewelry, ornaments, and gift cards). Choose a one-piece six-panel tuck-top hexagon carton when maximum flat-packed pallet density and fast inline retail packing are your top priorities.
Why do round jars rattle less in a hexagon box than in a square cube box?
Inside a four-sided square box, a cylindrical jar touches only four wall midpoints while leaving four deep 90-degree triangular corner pockets. Inside a six-sided hexagon box, six flat faces cradle the cylinder at every 60 degrees, cutting corner dead space by more than half and stabilizing the vessel naturally.
Do custom paperboard hexagon boxes ship flat?
Yes. One-piece tuck-top hexagon cartons ship 100% flat with the side glue seam pre-glued, and folding paperboard two-piece hexagon lids and bases ship as flat die-cut blanks (or pre-assembled setup boxes on request) to save warehouse space.
Can custom hexagon boxes include clear windows and interior dividers?
Yes. Because all six side panels and the hexagonal top crown are completely flat, we can patch clear PET display windows onto the front facet or lid top, and die-cut matching six-sided truffle grids, macaron stackers, gift-card holders, or jar collars.
How much weight can an 18 pt, 24 pt, or E-flute hexagon box hold?
Six vertical corner creases give hexagonal tubes strong column stiffness: 18–20 pt SBS or kraft paperboard holds up to 16 ounces (macarons, tea, ornaments, favors); 24 pt laminated paperboard holds 16 oz to 3.0 pounds (poured glass candles and honey jars); and printed 1.5 mm E-flute holds 3.0 to 5.0 pound gift sets.
Can multiple hexagon boxes interlock in a honeycomb retail display?
Yes. Regular 120-degree hexagons are the largest polygon that tiles a flat plane with zero gaps. Retailers and subscription brands frequently group three, four, or seven hexagon boxes inside a master gift tray or counter display to form a striking honeycomb pattern.
What is the minimum order quantity and are there die charges for hexagonal tooling?
Custom printed hexagon boxes start at 1,000 units with zero steel-rule die or printing plate charges, even for custom flat-to-flat diameters, telescoping lids, window cutouts, and six-sided inserts. You receive a free 2D vector CAD dieline and 3D digital proof before payment.
How fast does CubitPack deliver custom hexagon boxes in the US?
Standard production takes 10–14 business days after 3D proof sign-off and payment, with 4–5 business day rush turnaround available for seasonal launches and weddings. Shipping is free across all 50 US states, and our $50 sample kit credits toward your first order.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Parts of a hexagon box
- Flat-to-flat width (F)
- Interior distance between two opposing parallel walls of a regular hexagon (F = 1.732 × side s); governs maximum round-jar diameter
- Corner-to-corner span (C)
- Outer diagonal distance between two opposite 120-degree vertices of a regular hexagon (C = 2 × side s, about 15.5% wider than F)
- Facet width (s)
- Width of each of the six identical vertical rectangular walls (s = F ÷ 1.732); defines the printable column width per face
- Six-sided telescoping lid
- Separate regular hexagonal cap whose six folded skirts slide down over the six-sided base tray with +1.5 mm clearance
- 120-degree interior angle
- Internal corner angle between adjacent walls of a regular hexagon, created by folding each score line 60 degrees from flat
- Honeycomb tessellation
- Gap-free edge-to-edge tiling of multiple six-sided boxes on retail shelves or inside multi-pack gift trays
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Regular hexagonal carton geometry (Flat-to-Flat F = 1.732s, Corner-to-Corner C = 2s, and 60-degree crease deflection), two-piece six-sided telescoping lid clearances (+1.5 to +2.0 mm), one-piece six-panel tuck-top options, and six-tangent round-jar stabilization were verified against ECMA Folding Carton Design Codes, Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) structural manuals, and FEFCO micro-corrugated standards. A packaging specialist checked all specifications against CubitPack's 1,000-unit folding carton minimum and US turnaround terms. Spot something wrong? Tell us and we fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- Polygonal six-sided paperboard wall construction (120-degree interior angles, 60-degree crease deflection) across two-piece telescoping lids and one-piece tuck-top hexagons.
- Flat-to-flat inscribed diameter formula (F = 1.732 × s), corner-to-corner span (C = 2 × s), six-tangent round-jar stabilization, and +1.5 mm lid-over-base clearance.
- Six-corner vertical column crush strength and stepping up to 1.5 mm E-flute micro-corrugated board for heavy multi-pound candle and gourmet jars.
What changed
- November 6, 2026: Built full 38-block custom hexagon boxes style page with two-part six-sided CAD dieline, flat-to-flat round-jar sizing rules, 8 product applications, 15 studio WebP images, and 3 companion guides.