Quick Quote is now available for labels. Flexible packaging is coming soon. Start a Quote →

SPEC SHEET BUILDER

Write a spec any converter can quote.

A vague spec turns a quote request into a round of questions. Fill in the fields — the sheet builds itself alongside while live smart checks catch conflicts, run the pallet math, and tell you when the spec is quotable. Then print it or save it as a PDF — and if it's a roll label, quote it instantly. Free, no sign-up.

The spec

Fill in what you know — only completed fields appear on the sheet.

PROJECT
DIMENSIONS
MATERIAL
PRINT & FINISH
FORMAT DETAILS
QUANTITY & TIMING
NOTES
QUOTABILITY0%
    Get an instant quote for this spec →
    EMBED THIS BUILDER ON YOUR SITE — FREE

    Paste this snippet into any page. The builder stays live and up to date; we ask only that you keep the attribution link under it.

    Why this exists. Converters quote fastest — and most accurately — when every variable is stated once, up front. This sheet covers the fields that decide a packaging price, and you can hand it to any vendor. Quoting a custom roll label? Upload the artwork to Quick Quote and the spec is detected for you to review and confirm.

    What belongs in a packaging spec sheet

    A quotable spec answers five questions with no ambiguity: what is it (format and style), how big (finished dimensions), what's it made of (material or structure), how is it decorated (colors, sides, finishes), and how many by when. For roll labels, add the roll spec — unwind position, core, and max outside diameter — because the applicator cares even when you don't. Miss one of these and the first response to your RFQ is a question, not a price.

    How to use the sheet

    1. Fill in what you know. Blank fields stay off the sheet — an honest "TBD" beats a guess.
    2. Print it or save as PDF and send the same sheet to every vendor, so quotes come back comparable.
    3. Or, for a custom roll label, skip the wait: upload the artwork to Quick Quote, review the detected attributes, confirm the specification and get an instant label quote. Flexible packaging is coming soon.

    Not sure what a field means? Every term on this sheet is defined in the packaging glossary, and the packaging cost guide explains which of these choices move the price.

    Questions

    What is a packaging spec sheet?

    A packaging spec sheet is a one-page document stating everything a converter needs to quote and produce your packaging: format, dimensions, material, print colors, finishes, quantity, and timing. It replaces a back-and-forth email thread with one unambiguous reference.

    Is this spec sheet builder really free?

    Yes. It is free and requires no sign-up. Your draft is saved on your own device so you can come back to it.

    Can I send this spec sheet to any converter?

    Yes. The sheet uses standard industry terminology, so any label printer, pouch converter, or box maker can quote from it. Sending the same sheet to several vendors is the easiest way to get comparable quotes.

    What if I don't know some of the fields?

    Leave them blank — only completed fields appear on the sheet, and an honest gap is better than a guess. A good converter will propose the missing choices, or, for a roll label, you can upload the artwork to PackOS Quick Quote and let it detect the spec for you.

    KEEP GOING

    PRICING

    What packaging actually costs: a buyer's guide

     TOOLS

    All packaging calculators

    Or let the file write the spec.

    For custom roll labels, upload your label artwork to Quick Quote, review the detected attributes and confirm the selected specification. Compare the available quantities and read the quote's assumptions, tooling and delivery terms. Flexible packaging is coming soon.

    Start a Quick Quote → All free tools →