01 — Size 1 · 0 · 00
Capsule manufacturing using both automatic and semi-automatic encapsulation equipment. This provides flexibility for different formulations, production quantities and project stages. Size 1, Size 0 and Size 00.
Capsule sizes
We select the capsule size according to the formulation, the desired amount of actives and the characteristics of the powder.
Important: capsule size does not determine an exact product amount in milligrams. The same capsule size can hold a different powder weight depending on bulk density, flowability and other technological properties.
Size 1
~0.50 ml
Indicative volume
~19.4 mm × ~6.6 mm
Length × diameter
Smallest of the formats currently used
May suit formulations that require a smaller powder volume.
Will it fit my formula?Size 0
~0.68 ml
Indicative volume
~21.7 mm × ~7.6 mm
Length × diameter
Versatile mid-size format
Widely used for food supplement formulations that need a medium capsule capacity.
Will it fit my formula?Size 00
~0.91–0.95 ml
Indicative volume
~23.3 mm × ~8.5 mm
Length × diameter
Largest of the formats currently used
May suit formulations that need a larger powder volume in a single capsule.
Will it fit my formula?Illustration shows relative proportions only. Length is the closed (locked) capsule; values are indicative and may vary depending on the capsule manufacturer used.
| Capsule size | Indicative volume | Length | Diameter | 0.5 g/ml powder* | 0.7 g/ml powder* | 1.0 g/ml powder* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size 1 | ~0.50 ml | ~19.4 mm | ~6.6 mm | ~250 mg | ~350 mg | ~500 mg |
| Size 0 | ~0.68 ml | ~21.7 mm | ~7.6 mm | ~340 mg | ~476 mg | ~680 mg |
| Size 00 | ~0.91–0.95 ml | ~23.3 mm | ~8.5 mm | ~455–475 mg | ~637–665 mg | ~910–950 mg |
*Theoretical example only, calculated from powder bulk density. Actual fill weight depends on the specific formulation, powder flow, compaction and the production process.
If you know the bulk density of your blend, you can get a preliminary idea of which capsule size could suit it.
Preliminary result
The calculator is for preliminary estimation only. The final capsule size and fill weight are confirmed after a technological assessment of the specific formulation.
Encapsulation equipment
We use both automatic and semi-automatic encapsulation equipment. We select the production method according to the product formulation, powder properties, the planned quantity and the requirements of the specific project.
Automatic equipment
MOQ from 200,000 capsules
An efficient solution for larger production runs — suitable for bigger batches and mass production, where the product formulation and powder properties are suitable for an automated encapsulation process.
Semi-automatic equipment
MOQ 50,000 capsules
A more flexible solution for smaller production runs, product launches and projects where a large automatic run is not the optimal choice. Where technically feasible, formulations without fillers or auxiliary substances are possible.
Trade-offs
You don't need to choose the equipment. After assessing the formulation, powder properties and planned quantity, we will select the more suitable encapsulation method for your project.
Automatic: MOQ from 200,000 capsulesSemi-automatic: MOQ 50,000 capsules
Where the technological properties of the formulation allow it, we can encapsulate the product without additional fillers. This means the capsule volume does not necessarily have to be filled artificially with extra substances just to make the capsule full.
Whether filler-free production is possible depends on:
If a formulation can technologically be manufactured without additional fillers, we can consider that production option.
Not every product has to start with a very large production quantity. Semi-automatic encapsulation equipment (MOQ 50,000 capsules) allows us to assess smaller projects more flexibly — including formulations without fillers or auxiliary substances where technically feasible.
This can be relevant for:
Semi-automatic encapsulation starts at an MOQ of 50,000 capsules. The exact quantity for your project is assessed individually, based on the formulation and the project.
Selection guide
Ingredients and amounts per capsule or per daily serving.
Bulk density, flowability and other parameters relevant to production.
Size 1, Size 0 or Size 00.
Automatic or semi-automatic encapsulation.
Production flow
Capsule project
Share your formula status, capsule size, quantity and packaging needs and we will prepare a project-specific response.
FAQ
Capsule size alone does not determine exact fill weight. Actual fill weight depends on formulation, bulk density, particle size, granulation, powder flow and other technological parameters. Two different formulations can have different fill weights in the same capsule size.
