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rolling paper sizes, in millimetres
single wide to king size, measured. and which one to buy.
paper sizes get named three different ways, and none of them are millimetres. here's what the names mean, measured.
- king size slim is the uk default. 110mm long, 44mm wide. it's the size we sell most.
- "king size" on its own means wide. same length, 11mm wider. easy to buy by mistake.
- 1¼ is shorter. easier to roll neatly while you're still learning.
- material matters as much as size. hemp, rice and wood pulp burn and taste differently.
every size, measured
| size | roughly | what it's for |
|---|---|---|
| single wide | 70 × 36mm | short and thin. quick and solo. |
| 1¼ | 78 × 44mm | the everyday size. easy to handle. |
| 1½ | 78 × 60mm | same length as 1¼, more room. |
| king size slim | 110 × 44mm | long but narrow. the uk default. |
| king size | 110 × 55mm | long and wide. for sharing. |
brands vary by a millimetre or two. the names don't.
the two people mix up
king size slim
110 × 44mm. long and narrow. the one most people mean when they say king size.
king size
110 × 55mm. same length, 11mm wider. more paper, more room.
the easy mistake. if the booklet doesn't say slim, it isn't. "king size" on its own almost always means the wide one.
what they're made of
most of RAW
hemp
a little texture. slower burn.
Elements
rice
thinner, and tastes of very little.
the classic
wood pulp
easy to handle. burns a touch faster.
unbleached papers are brown, bleached ones are white. the difference you'll notice is taste.
whatever size you roll, you'll want roach card to go with it.
where to start
- still learning: RAW Classic 1¼.
- every day: RAW Classic king size slim or Elements king size slim.
- ultra thin: RAW Ethereal Gold.
questions
what size is a king size slim paper?
about 110mm long and 44mm wide. it's the most common size in the UK.
what is the difference between king size and king size slim?
the width. both are around 110mm long, but king size is about 55mm wide and king size slim about 44mm.
what size are 1¼ papers?
about 78mm long and 44mm wide. shorter than king size and easier to roll neatly.
what paper size is best for beginners?
1¼. the shorter length is more forgiving while you get the hang of rolling.
find your paper
king size slim if you're not sure. hemp, rice or wood pulp is down to taste.
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