Rubber bands are the secret heroes of everyday life – they help us to bundle documents, hold the loose lid of our favorite lunch box together, seal jars, shoot an annoying colleague or break the world record for the largest rubber band ball.

Rubber rings are very versatile and no office can be imagined without them. There are many sizes and colors to choose from. How can you make the right decision with the different sizes? That largely depends on the area of ​​application. To make your decision easier, we have summarized the most common sizes for office supplies in a clear table.

The different sizes of rubber rings

Rubber rings and elastic bands do not have a standard size and depending on the packaging, you can choose the elastic office aids according to length, width and / or diameter.

Often there are type or size numbers that are assigned to a specific diameter.

Because of their common use for everyday tasks, there are certain sizes that you are likely to use more than others.

Our rubber ring size chart shows the diameter of the rubber bands and can help you determine the right size for your purposes.

Size table for rubber rings

When purchasing elastic bands, it is best to know beforehand what you will be using them for. Our rubber rings size chart will help you find the right size for your needs.

What are rubber bands used for?

Unfortunately, there are no guidelines for the use of elastic bands in different sizes. It is therefore often worthwhile to buy a multipack with different sizes for everyday office needs.

Think about how you will use rubber rings. Do you need elastic straps to seal heavy boxes? Then you should mainly rely on wide rubber rings. If you just want to tie a few letters together, you can make use of the sizes and smaller rubber rings that are used every day.

How environmentally friendly are rubber rings?

Brown, red, blue, white, green, or black … rubber rings are not only available in all possible sizes, but also in many different colors. What are rubber bands actually made of and how are they made?

Rubber rings consist to a large extent of rubber. This is a vegetable, rubber-like substance that is based on renewable raw materials and is therefore environmentally friendly. Trees don’t have to be felled to produce rubber and it can even be composted. In the manufacturing process, the rubber is formed into a long tube, which is then cut widthways into thin rings to get the ring shape.

There are so many and varied uses for rubber bands that make them one of the most useful stationery items available. Check out our selection of elastic bands to find the right one for you.