Cone sizes guide
Size names mix imperial nicknames (1¼, king) with millimeter paper lengths and tip diameters. Always match cones to your tubes and filling equipment.
| Common name | Typical length | Common tip | Approx. fill* | Empti tower example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | ~70 mm | 20 mm | ~0.3–0.4 g | 70/20 · 1,100 ct |
| Small | ~78 mm | 20 mm | ~0.4–0.5 g | 78/20 · 1,100 ct |
| 1¼ | ~84 mm | 26 mm | ~0.5 g | 84/26 · 900 ct |
| 98 mm / “standard” | ~98 mm | 26 mm | ~0.7–0.8 g | Varies by vendor |
| King | ~109 mm | 26 mm | ~1.0 g | 109/26 · 800 ct |
| Party / large formats | 120 mm+ | varies | 1 g+ | Specialty OEM |
*Fill weight depends on grind, moisture, packing density, and paper width — treat as planning ranges, not specs.
Reading size codes like 84/26
Wholesale listings often use paper length / tip length in millimeters (e.g., 84/26). Confirm whether “length” includes the tip. Tip diameter and stiffness affect packing tools and mouthfeel.
Choosing a size for business
- Sample / single-serve: mini or small
- Standard retail pre-roll: 1¼ or 98 mm
- Gram-forward SKUs: king 109 mm
- Equipment fit: verify Knockbox / tower / cartridge compatibility before committing to a custom OEM run