As of 2010, the typical size of a manufactured paper towel is a square 11 inches by 11 inches. Some paper towels have perforations to easily divide towels into 11-by-5.5 inch sections.
As a rule of thumb, the more inexpensive the paper towel, the more likely it is to rip and the less likely it is to adequately soak up spills. A study by the North Caroline School of Science and Mathematics Statistics Leadership Institute showed that Bounty outperformed competitors in most tests of durability.
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Paper towels vary in size and quality from brand to brand. Consumers look for paper towels that are inexpensive yet durable. Consider size when purchasing your next package of paper towels.
Consumers can typically purchase one, two, three, four, six or eight paper towel rolls in a package. Bulk retail stores may offer more rolls for sale in a package. A typical roll contains at least 100 sheets of two-ply material.
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FAQ
What is choose a size paper towels?
Are paper towels a standard size?
Is Bounty quick size the same as select a size?
What size are Z fold paper towels?
What are the sizes of paper towels?
The sizes of both types of paper towels vary by manufacturer. Both are approximately 9 to 13 inches long by 9 to 12 inches wide when opened up. When closed, they are approximately 3 inches wide. When purchasing towels for a dispenser, measure the dimensions of the dispenser to determine what size to order.
How many paper towels are in a package?
Some paper towels have perforations to easily divide towels into 11-by-5.5 inch sections. Consumers can typically purchase one, two, three, four, six or eight paper towel rolls in a package. Bulk retail stores may offer more rolls for sale in a package. A typical roll contains at least 100 sheets of two-ply material.
How many sheets can a paper towel hold?
Most rolls will hold up to 100 sheets of 2-ply material. In Australia, paper towel are generally all standard heights, they do however vary in length.
Do paper towels fit in paper towel dispensers?
Both types of paper towels fit in paper towel dispensers, and many dispensers accomodate either type. The sizes of both types of paper towels vary by manufacturer. Both are approximately 9 to 13 inches long by 9 to 12 inches wide when opened up. When closed, they are approximately 3 inches wide.