1.1 This test method covers the determination of the interior and exterior dimensions of regular slotted or special slotted styles of single-wall corrugated, double-wall corrugated and solid fiberboard boxes.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D2658-18(2023) Referenced Document
ASTM D4332 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
ASTM D4727/D4727M Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
ASTM D5118/D5118M Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
ASTM D685 Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D2658-18(2023) history
2023ASTM D2658-18(2023) Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes
2018ASTM D2658-18 Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes
2004ASTM D2658-04(2013) Standard Test Method for Determining Interior Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes lpar;Box Gage Methodrpar;
2004ASTM D2658-04(2009) Standard Test Method for Determining Interior Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes (Box Gage Method)
2004ASTM D2658-04 Standard Test Method for Determining Interior Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes (Box Gage Method)
1999ASTM D2658-94(1999) Standard Test Method for Determining Interior Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes (Box Gage Method)