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Box net generator

Draw the net of a box (cuboid) with optional glue tabs, ready to print, cut and fold. Handy for school projects, gift boxes and samples.

Net size
29 × 18cm
Cut on the outline, fold on the inner lines
Surface area208 cm²Volume0.19 L · 0.0002 m³
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How it works

A box net is the flat shape that folds into a cuboid: four side faces in a row with the top and bottom attached to the front. Glue tabs on the edges hold it together. Surface area = 2 × (lw + lh + wh).

Frequently asked questions

How many nets does a cuboid have?

A cube has 11 different nets, and a cuboid with three different side lengths has 54. This tool draws the most common cross-shaped one.

What paper should I use?

Card of 200 to 300 g/m² folds cleanly and holds its shape.

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