Block Bottom Paper Bags | Brown Kraft SOS Bags without Handles | 3.5lb to 28lb

Brown Block Bottom Paper Bags

Block bottom paper bags, also called SOS bags or grab bags, have a flat square base so they stand upright and open on their own. That makes them quick to fill at the counter with sandwiches, pastries, groceries, takeaway food or retail items.

They are plain brown kraft paper with no handles, and come in full packs of 250 (3.5lb to 7lb) or 125 (10lb to 28lb).

Sizes

The lb rating is the usual trade name for each size. Sizes are width × gusset × height.

• 3.5lb 150 × 65 × 305mm, pack of 250: snacks, sweets, single pastries
• 5lb 150 × 65 × 355mm, pack of 250: sandwiches, wraps, rolls
• 7lb 175 × 115 × 345mm, pack of 250: baked goods, small takeaway orders
• 10lb 204 × 115 × 381mm, pack of 125: bakery and deli orders
• 14lb 215 × 100 × 385mm, pack of 125: bread and larger bakery orders
• 21lb 254 × 140 × 419mm, pack of 125: larger takeaway and grocery orders
• 28lb 260 × 100 × 520mm, pack of 125: tall and bulky items

Use the order chart above to add several sizes to your basket in one go. Bulk discounts apply automatically when you buy more packs.

At a Glance

• Brown kraft paper
• Flat block bottom, stands open for filling
• No handles
• Seven sizes, 3.5lb to 28lb
• Packs of 250 or 125 depending on size

Good For

• Takeaways, chip shops and cafés
• Bakeries and sandwich shops
• Grocers and farm shops
• Retail and gift shops

Block Bottom Paper Bags: Common Questions

What does the lb size mean?
The lb number is the traditional trade name for each size of block bottom paper bag, used to describe how much the bag holds by volume. It is a size guide, not a weight rating, so please check the measurements above when choosing.

Which size should I choose?
For single pastries, sweets or snacks, the 3.5lb or 5lb sizes work well. For sandwiches, wraps and small takeaway orders, try 5lb or 7lb. For bakery, deli and grocery orders, the 10lb and 14lb sizes are popular. For larger orders and bulky or tall items, choose 21lb or 28lb.

Can I mix sizes in one order?
Yes. Add as many sizes as you need using the order chart. Bulk discounts are based on the total number of packs in your basket, so mixing sizes still counts towards a bigger discount.

Do these bags have handles?
No. These are grab bags without handles. If you need handles, see the link below.

Need handles? See our SOS paper carrier bags with handles, or browse all paper bags.