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Capsule Size Chart (000–5): Dimensions, Capacity & How to Choose the Right Size

Capsule Size Chart (000–5): Dimensions, Capacity & How to Choose the Right Size

Choosing the right empty capsule size affects how much powder each capsule holds, how easy the finished capsule is to swallow, and which tooling your capsule filling machine needs. This guide gives you the full capsule size chart from 000 (largest) down to 5 (smallest), explains how fill capacity actually works, and walks through how to pick the right size for your formula and production setup. Capsule Size Chart (000–5): Dimensions & Volume Empty hard capsules follow a standardized numbering system used across the industry. The lower the number, the larger the capsule: 000 is the largest standard size and...

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