Empty Capsules

Empty capsules are the shells you fill with your own powders and formulations — and choosing them comes down to two things: size and material. This collection carries empty capsule shells across the full size range, 000 (largest) through 5 (smallest), so you can match the shell to how much your fill needs to hold. Materials include gelatin, HPMC (a vegetarian option), enteric, and Pullulan, in clear and colored options. You can order from small packs for testing or home filling up to bulk quantities as your production grows, and everything ships from our US warehouse. Not sure which size or material to choose? The guides below walk through both. And whether you fill by hand or with a machine, these shells work with standard capsule filling equipment, including LeadLife's manual, semi-automatic, and automatic fillers.

Shop by material — gelatin, HPMC vegetarian, and enteric capsules, with Pullulan also available. New to choosing? See the capsule size chart (000–5) and the guide to buying empty capsules. Just testing or filling at home? Browse capsules in small quantities. Ready to fill? Explore the full capsule filling machine range.