Sushi Container Sizes: Trays, Lids and How to Choose
A takeaway sushi container is usually a white aqueous coated paper tray with a clear lid, and the range runs in eight sizes from the Baby tray (140x80x24mm) to the XXXL Large tray (256x182x24mm), plus a natural-colour sugarcane tray. The right one is the smallest tray whose base holds your set laid out flat, paired with the lid listed to fit that tray.
Key takeaways
- The aqueous coated paper sushi trays come in Baby, Small, Medium, Large, Long, Extra Large, XXL Large and XXXL Large, all 24mm deep.
- Clear PLA lids are listed for the Small, Medium, Large and Long paper trays; a clear PET lid is listed for the XXXL Large tray.
- The Sugarcane Sushi Tray Small (163.8x88.8x21mm) has its own clear PET lid.
- Choose by laying out your own rolls and pieces on paper and measuring the footprint, not by guessing from the size name.
- Every tray and lid is sold by the carton, with the carton price and price per item shown on each product page.
What sizes do sushi trays come in?
The paper trays share the same 24mm depth and change only in length and width, from 140x80mm for the Baby tray up to 256x182mm for the XXXL Large. The table below lists every sushi tray and lid in the range with its size, material, carton quantity and price.
| Product | Size | Material | Carton qty | Carton price | Price per item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueous Coated Sushi Tray Baby | 140x80x24mm | Paper + Aqueous Coated | 800 | $72.25 | $0.09 |
| Aqueous Coated Sushi Tray Small | 160x91x24mm | Paper + Aqueous Coated | 800 | $86.45 | $0.11 |
| Aqueous Coated Sushi Tray Medium | 165x115x24mm | Paper + Aqueous Coated | 600 | $126.00 | $0.21 |
| Aqueous Coated Sushi Tray Large | 185x129x24mm | Paper + Aqueous Coated | 600 | $84.79 | $0.14 |
| Aqueous Coated Sushi Tray Long | 221x91x24mm | Paper + Aqueous Coated | 600 | $78.53 | $0.13 |
| Aqueous Coated Sushi Tray Extra Large | 221x138x24mm | Paper + Aqueous Coated | 400 | $70.30 | $0.18 |
| Aqueous Coated Sushi Tray XXL Large | 241x152x24mm | Paper + Aqueous Coated | 400 | $81.96 | $0.20 |
| Aqueous Coated Sushi Tray XXXL Large | 256x182x24mm | Paper + Aqueous Coated | 200 | $50.65 | $0.25 |
| Sugarcane Sushi Tray Small | 163.8x88.8x21mm | Sugarcane | 600 | $68.14 | $0.11 |
| PLA Lid – Sushi Tray Small | 164x94x31.3mm | PLA | 800 | $149.10 | $0.19 |
| PLA Lid – Sushi Tray Medium | 170x120x31.3mm | PLA | 600 | $88.62 | $0.15 |
| PLA Lid – Sushi Tray Large | 190x135x31.3mm | PLA | 600 | $106.76 | $0.18 |
| PLA Lid – Sushi Tray Long | 226x96x31.3mm | PLA | 600 | $88.09 | $0.15 |
| PET Lid – Sushi Tray XXXL Large | 256x182mm | PET | 200 | $44.01 | $0.22 |
| PET Lid – Sugarcane Sushi Tray Small | 166.5x91.8x30.5mm | PET | 600 | $51.86 | $0.09 |
Note that carton quantities differ between sizes, so compare the price per item rather than the carton price when you weigh one size against another.
How do I work out which tray fits my sushi?
Lay out one serve of your actual menu item on a flat sheet of paper, exactly as you want it to sit in the tray, then measure the length and width of the space it covers. Pick the smallest tray whose base is at least that size, and check the height of your tallest piece against the tray depth and the lid.
A simple method that works for any menu:
1. Plate a real serve. Use the rolls, nigiri, garnish and any sauce fish or ginger you actually pack. Cut rolls the way your kitchen cuts them.
2. Arrange it how staff will pack it. Rows of cut rolls, a whole uncut roll, or a mixed set all take up different shapes. A long, narrow layout points to the Long tray (221x91x24mm); a squarer layout points to the Medium or Large.
3. Trace and measure. Draw around the outer edge of the food and measure length and width in millimetres. Leave a small margin so pieces are not pressed against the walls.
4. Check height. The paper trays are 24mm deep and the PLA lids are 31.3mm high, so measure your tallest piece, such as nigiri with topping, and confirm it clears the lid when closed.
5. Test before you commit. Order the size you expect to use, pack a few serves on a busy shift, and adjust up or down a size if the set looks crowded or slides around.
Do this for each item on your menu. You may find you need a separate size for single rolls, standard sets and platters.
Which lid fits which sushi tray?
Each lid is listed against a specific tray, so match by name rather than by measurement. For the paper trays, the PLA Takeaway Container – Lid Fit Sushi Tray Small (Carton of 800) fits the Small tray, and matching clear PLA lids are listed for the Medium, Large and Long trays.
For the biggest tray, the PET Takeaway Container – Lid Fit Sushi Tray XXXL Large (Carton of 200) is a clear PET lid sized at 256x182mm to match it. The sugarcane tray has its own clear PET lid, the Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Lid for Sushi Tray Small (Carton of 600), at 166.5x91.8x30.5mm.
No matching lid is shown in this guide for the Baby, Extra Large or XXL Large paper trays. If you need a lid for one of those sizes, contact us to check fit before you order.
Paper or sugarcane: which sushi tray material should I choose?
Choose the white aqueous coated paper trays if you want the widest choice of sizes and matching lids; choose the sugarcane tray if you want a natural-coloured base for a small serve. The sugarcane tray is natural in colour, while the paper trays are white paper with an aqueous coating.
The Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Sushi Tray Small (Carton of 600) measures 163.8x88.8x21mm, which is close in footprint to the paper Small tray but slightly shallower. It is only offered in the one size, so if your menu needs larger sets as well, the paper range keeps every size looking the same on the counter.
The paper trays, the PLA lids and the PET XXXL Large lid are available with custom printing, so you can put your logo on the packaging. The sugarcane tray and its PET lid are not listed for custom printing. See custom print for details.
Which one should I buy?
Match the tray to the way you sell, then add the lid listed for it.
- Single hand rolls or a small side serve: the Aqueous Coated Takeaway Container – Sushi Tray Baby (Carton of 800) at $0.09 each is the smallest tray in the range.
- One cut roll for a café fridge or grab-and-go counter: the Aqueous Coated Takeaway Container – Sushi Tray Small (Carton of 800) at $0.11 each, with the PLA Small lid.
- Rolls cut and laid in one straight line: the Aqueous Coated Takeaway Container – Sushi Tray Long (Carton of 600) at $0.13 each, with the PLA Long lid.
- Mixed sets of rolls and nigiri for lunch trade: the Aqueous Coated Takeaway Container – Sushi Tray Large (Carton of 600) at $0.14 each, with the PLA Large lid.
- Share platters for catering and office orders: the Aqueous Coated Takeaway Container – Sushi Tray XXXL Large (Carton of 200) at $0.25 each, with the PET XXXL Large lid.
- A natural-look base for a small serve: the Sugarcane Sushi Tray Small at $0.11 each, with its PET lid at $0.09 each.
For more ideas on packing other menu items, see our guides to the kraft take out box and to chip cups, boxes and trays, or browse the full serving containers range.
How does ordering work?
There is no minimum order, and everything is sold by the carton. Delivery is metro $35 flat, free on orders over $750; regional $75 flat, free over $1,000, and takes 3–5 business days to capital cities, 4–6 business days regional. All orders are prepaid online and prices include GST. Unopened full cartons can be returned within 14 days of delivery (customer pays return freight), and damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free. When you know your tray and lid sizes, add them in one go on the quick order page.
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