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Technical Information

Because of all the different sizes, shapes and dimension variations with two-piece hard shell capsules, soft gels and tablets, it can be difficult to grasp why certain ones are best for your product. In many cases, the selection of the size and shape often comes down to how much of the powder or liquid is needed per dose. Therefore, we put together reference guides to help you understand what goes on in the selection process. Also, we hope you find our Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) reference guide useful when marketing your vitamin and/or mineral product.

Common 2 Piece Hard Shell Capsules-Reference Guide

Capsule Size Body Diameter Locked Length Capsule Volume
000 9.55 26.10 1.37
00 8.18 23.30 0.91
0 7.34 21.70 0.68
1 6.63 19.40 0.50
2 6.07 18.00 0.37
3 5.57 15.90 0.30
4 5.05 14.30 0.21
*Dimensions in millimetres (±.3) and volumes in millilitres (±.3)
*Example-If your formulation has a density of 1.00gram per millilitre, you could fit 680mg of the formulation in a size 0 capsule. If your density is .80gram per millilitre, you could fit 544mg of the formulation.

Common Soft Gelatin Capsules-Reference Guide

Soft Gel Size Max Fill CC Minims
Oval Shape
2 Oval .142 2.0
4 Oval .185 4.0
5 Oval .308 5.0
7.5 Oval .462 7.5
12 Oval .739 12
Oblong Shape
4 Oblong .246 4.0
6 Oblong .370 6.0
8 Oblong .493 8.0
12 Oblong .793 12.0
14 Oblong .862 14.0
20 Oblong 1.232 20.0
22 Oblong 1.355 22.0
24 Oblong 1.478 24.0
*A minim is a unit of volume occupied by a fluid or semi-fluid matrix. One minim equals 1/60 of a fluid dram (about one drop) or .0616 cubic centimetre (cc). One cc contains about 16 minims.

Common Tablets-Reference Guide

Tablet Punch Size Dimension (mm) Minimum Weight (mg) Maximum Weight (mg)
Small Oval 16.5 x 9.5 700 850
Shallow Caplet 20.0 x 8.5 1100 1250
Deep Caplet 20.0 x 8.5 1100 1300
Medium Oval 19.8 x 8.5 1000 1000
Large Oval 22.5 x 10 1300 1600
Extra Large Oval 22.5 x 11.5 1800 2400

RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) Reference Guide

Ingredient RDA
Vitamins
Vitamin A 800mcg
Vitamin D 5mcg
Vitamin E 12mg
Vitamin K 75mcg
Vitamin C 80mg
Thiamin 1.1mg
Riboflavin 1.4mg
Niacin 16mg
Vitamin B6 1.4mg
Folic Acid 200mcg
Vitamin B12 2.5mcg
Biotin 50mcg
Pantothenic Acid 6mg
Ingredient RDA
Minerals
Potassium 2000mg
Chloride 800mg
Calcium 800mg
Phosphorus 700mg
Magnesium 375mg
Iron 14mg
Zinc 10mg
Copper 1mg
Manganese 2mg
Flouride 3.5mg
Selenium 55mcg
Chromium 40mcg
Molybdenum 50mcg
Iodine 150mcg