What is the size of the matchbox? Matchbox drawing with dimensions

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

A match is called a thin wooden handle, equipped with an incendiary head on top. The main purpose of this wand is to obtain an open fire. Not a single person can do without matches today. With their use, they light gas in the kitchen, make a fire in the forest, smoke, etc. Matches are small in size, and therefore they are usually used in large quantities. It would be extremely inconvenient to store them in bulk. So they put them in small boxes. The latter can contain them in several tens, hundreds or even thousands of pieces. The size of the matchbox, respectively, may be different. However, there are still certain standards for height, width and length.

A bit of history

The matches themselves were invented in 1805 by the physicist J. Chansel. For a long time they were sold without a box. The size of the matches at that time were larger than now, and they were lit on any hard surface. The first box for storing them supposedly appeared in 1833. Initially, the grater was located inside. It was not very convenient, of course, and the fact that matches in such boxessometimes spontaneously ignited simply due to friction against each other.

Safe matches began to be produced only in the middle of the 19th century. in Sweden. They appeared in Russia in the 1880s. Matches supplied from Sweden were initially very expensive in our country, only we althy people could use them.

Standard matchbox size

Such products are made today most often from ordinary thick cardboard. On sale there are pocket versions of matchboxes, household, fireplace, etc. But most often, of course, the first variety of such cardboard products is used.

The standard size of a matchbox is determined by GOST 1820-2001. What exactly should be the dimensions of this product, see the table below.

Indicator	Value (mm)	Tolerance (mm)
Length	50.5	1
Width	37.5	0.5
Height	14.5	1

As you can see, the length of a standard box is not five centimeters, as everyone used to think. This figure is slightly higher. The size of a matchbox in centimeters is 5.05x3.75x1.45. The matches themselves are produced with a length of 42.5 mm, a thickness of 2.05 mm. 45 pieces should be packed in a box, but in some cases it is allowed to reduce themquantity and up to 38. It is interesting that in Soviet times, according to the standards, at least 60 matches should have been packed in boxes of this size.

Label design and usability

A matchbox is a regular cardboard box, both sides of which are covered with labels. The design of the latter can be anything, but it is not the same. The labels are arranged in such a way that the consumer can immediately understand exactly how the inside of the box is turned. If they had the same design, matches would be very easy to scatter when opened. Most often, on the front labels of modern boxes, logos of different companies are depicted, and on the reverse side - their contact details.

What other standards exist

GOST standards, in addition to different label designs, the following are observed in the manufacture of matchboxes:

• One label (top side) is allowed instead of two.
• The inside of the box should be firmly attached to the outside and not fall out with any change in its position.

• The flow of the phosphor grater on the wide side of the box should not exceed 4 mm.
• The label should not extend more than 1 mm into the narrow part.
• The total area of the phosphorus mass of the grater should ensure the free ignition of double the number of matches in the box.

As for the matches themselves, sparks and burning slag are not allowed to fly off when they areignition. The head must be at least 2.5 mm long. The presence of sulfur streaks is not allowed. Below we present to your attention a drawing of a matchbox with dimensions (standard).

How to store and transport

Filled matchboxes are packed according to GOST 13511-91. First, they are wrapped in paper packs of 10 pieces. Then put into cardboard boxes. The latter are transported in covered transport in a packaged state. Such products cannot be transported on open platforms. After all, when wet, matches will become unusable for use. Store matches at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees and a humidity of 85%.

Other sizes

Standard matches are sold in every grocery store and tobacco shop. But sometimes in the shopping center you can see boxes of other sizes. For example, on sale sometimes there is a similar in shape and design to the standard version "700" or "500". The size of a matchbox of this variety can be 92x80x46 mm (for 700 pieces) or 52x70x132 (for 500 pieces). Of course, you can’t put such a product in your pocket, but for the kitchen it can be quite convenient.

You can also buy "Household" matches in very large boxes - 75x225x155 mm or 47x196x130 mm. This option has a slightly different design than the usual one. There is no retractable part. It is installed vertically and opens from above. Such dimensions of matchboxes allow you to put 2000 pieces in them. matches (in both).

Matches can be sold not only in boxes, but also in beautiful jars. This option is also well suited for thrifty housewives. Matches in such jars can be poured 1100-1500 pieces. Among other things, this option will look very good in the kitchen.

How to make a beautiful matchbox with your own hands

Such a souvenir is perfect as a gift for guests if the celebration is organized, for example, in nature. Those invited will be able to use it for its intended purpose or take it home with them as a keepsake. It is best if the size of the matchbox used in this case as a frame is standard. But you can use any other option. You should also prepare beautiful paper, ribbons and invisible (hairpins).

C the box is removed and the upper part is unfolded. Beautiful inscriptions are applied to the paper. You can make them by hand. But it is better to find a template on the Internet and print it on a printer. Next, the paper is cut to size box (2 large walls and 1 small). It should be glued in such a way that 1 grater remains visible. Rough edges can be trimmed using scissors and a ruler. Next, the box must be carefully glued again. In order for the paper not to leave, you can use invisibility. After the glue dries, you can insert the matchbox itself into a beautiful shell.

To make the souvenir look even more attractive, it should be tied with a beautiful ribbon, making a bow or a rose. Sometimes in suchgift boxes instead of matches are stacked with a piece of bright toilet soap of a suitable size. In this case, a very interesting souvenir is also obtained. What size of a matchbox to choose in this case is not a very important question. It will look beautiful as a small souvenir with soap, as well as a large one.

Fancy boxes

Of course, if you wish, you can also purchase a finished model of such an original souvenir. They look very nice, for example, calendar boxes, products divided into two parts (for whole matches and burnt ones) or with holes for candles. An interesting gift can also be, for example, a wooden box designed for only one match, cowboy, etc.