Hot Melt Glue: Forms and Sizes

May 06, 2019

Common hot melt glue stick sizes:

Glue Stick Size	Application	Size comparison showing 1/4", 1/2" and 5/8" General Purpose Glue Sticks
5/16" or 1/4" x 4"	Mini Stick 1/4" Glue Guns
7/16" or 1/2" x 4"	Standard 1/2" Glue Guns Household or Hobby Use
7/16" or 1/2" x 10"	Standard 1/2" Glue Guns Commercial or High-Volume Use
5/8" x 10"	Commercial and Industrial 5/8" Glue Guns
Bulk Pellets, Pillows, or Chips	Glue Pots and Commercial High Volume Applicators

Hot Melt Glue Pellets

Hot Melt Glue Chips

Hot Melt Glue Pillows

Hot melt adhesives are sold not only in stick form, but also in pellets, chips, pillows, and blocks for use in commercial bulk applicators. We sell these by the box or by the pallet, and we can supply specialty hot melt glues that are not listed on our website. Contact us for more information concerning your specific requirements.

Number of glue sticks per pound:

Glue Stick Size	Approximate Number of Sticks per Pound
1/4" Dia. Mini x 4" Long	110
7/16" Dia. x 4" Long	45
7/16 Dia. x 10" Long	18
5/8" Dia. x 2" Long	50
5/8" Dia. x 10" Long	11
1" Dia. x 3" Long	12
1-3/4" Dia. x 1-3/4" Long Plugs	8

Adhesive yield per pound of hot melt glue:

Bead Size (half round)	Approximate Linear Feet per Pound
1/16" Diameter Bead	1500' / lb.
1/8" Diameter Bead	260' / lb.
3/16" Diameter Bead	180' / lb.
1/4" Diameter Bead	125' / lb.
3/8" Diameter Bead	60' / lb.
1/2" Diameter Bead	30' / lb.

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