Aluminum Foil Container Weight Chart 2026: 21 Qixin Models in Grams
Compare tray-only reference weights for 21 Qixin smooth-wall container models, from 4.3 to 59.6 g. This aluminum foil container weight chart also gives theoretical trays per kilogram and container kilograms per 1,000 pieces, with links to the corresponding product pages. Lids and packing are excluded.
The values draw on Qixin product records, current dimensions, model-family comparisons and practical engineering references. Use them for preliminary model comparisons, quotation checks and material calculations. The drawing and order specification determine the weight agreed for production.
Dataset version: 20 August 2026. Reference weights are rounded to 0.1 g.
Qixin 21-Model Aluminum Foil Container Weight Chart
- 21 models, from the 100 ml QXSL1 to the 4,700 ml QXS6
- 4.3-59.6 g empty-tray reference-weight range
- 16.8-232.6 trays per kg theoretical yield range
- QXS5: 46.7 g per tray, about 21.4 trays/kg and 46.7 kg per 1,000 empty trays
Models QXC1 through QXS5
| Model | Top / base / height (mm) | Listed capacity | Reference weight | Approx. pieces/kg | kg/1,000 trays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QXC1 | 128×136 / 103×113 / 30 | 300 ml | 9.5 g | 105.3 | 9.5 |
| QXH1 | 280×170 / 250×140 / 45 | 1,400 ml | 22.5 g | 44.4 | 22.5 |
| QXH2 | 320×87 / 290×56 / 55 | 1,200 ml | 23.5 g | 42.6 | 23.5 |
| QXH3 | 185×135 / 155×105 / 45 | 720 ml | 14.0 g | 71.4 | 14.0 |
| QXS1 | 184×127 / 152×96 / 55 | 1,000 ml | 14.2 g | 70.4 | 14.2 |
| QXS2 | 184×126 / 156×100 / 42 | 800 ml | 15.3 g | 65.4 | 15.3 |
| QXS3 | 220×149 / 186×117 / 43 | 1,200 ml | 17.5 g | 57.1 | 17.5 |
| QXS4 | 248×185 / 198×133 / 73 | 3,600 ml | 34.4 g | 29.1 | 34.4 |
| QXS5 | 331×225 / 293×187 / 57 | 3,650 ml | 46.7 g | 21.4 | 46.7 |
Models QXS6 through QXSR3
| Model | Top / base / height (mm) | Listed capacity | Reference weight | Approx. pieces/kg | kg/1,000 trays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QXS6 | 369×270 / 325×226 / 55 | 4,700 ml | 59.6 g | 16.8 | 59.6 |
| QXS7 | 340×188 / 279×151 / 44 | 2,300 ml | 41.3 g | 24.2 | 41.3 |
| QXS8 | 378×188 / 343×152 / 44 | 2,700 ml | 54.5 g | 18.3 | 54.5 |
| QXS9 | 90×90 / 70×70 / 38 | 250 ml | 6.6 g | 151.5 | 6.6 |
| QXS10 | 112×112 / 85×85 / 43 | 420 ml | 9.5 g | 105.3 | 9.5 |
| QXSBG1 | 208×155 / 178×127 / 32 | 850 ml | 17.7 g | 56.5 | 17.7 |
| QXSL1 | 73×57 / 64×44 / 28 | 100 ml | 4.3 g | 232.6 | 4.3 |
| QXSL2 | 165×63 / 147×46 / 30 | 250 ml | 6.5 g | 153.8 | 6.5 |
| QXSL3 | 165×64 / 144×44 / 36 | 300 ml | 7.0 g | 142.9 | 7.0 |
| QXSR1 | 128 dia / 101 dia / 53 | 550 ml | 10.0 g | 100.0 | 10.0 |
| QXSR2 | 179 dia / 145 dia / 57 | 1,150 ml | 16.5 g | 60.6 | 16.5 |
| QXSR3 | 100 dia / 85 dia / 60 | 400 ml | 8.3 g | 120.5 | 8.3 |
Source: Qixin Packaging, 21-model smooth-wall aluminum foil container weight reference, reviewed 20 August 2026.
Download the 2026 piece-weight reference CSV
Suggested citation: Qixin Packaging. Aluminum Foil Container Weight Chart 2026: 21 Qixin Models in Grams. Version 2026-08-20.
What the 21-Model Dataset Reveals
Piece weight does not rise in a fixed ratio with stated capacity. The most useful comparisons are between models that look close in one dimension but separate sharply in another.
| Model comparison | Numbers in the chart | Useful reading |
|---|---|---|
| QXS1 vs QXS2 | 1,000 ml / 14.2 g vs 800 ml / 15.3 g | Nearly equal top dimensions do not produce equal capacity or weight. |
| QXS4 vs QXS5 | 3,600 ml / 34.4 g vs 3,650 ml / 46.7 g | A 50 ml capacity difference sits beside a 12.3 g piece-weight difference. |
| QXS9 vs QXC1 | 250 ml / 6.6 g vs 300 ml / 9.5 g | Shape, draw depth, wall area and rim geometry matter even among small formats. |
These paired rows are observations, not controlled experiments. Each model changes several design variables at once. They show why grams per millilitre is a poor quality score and why capacity alone cannot estimate finished-tray mass. Qixin’s usable-capacity and brimful-capacity guide explains why buyers must also fix the capacity definition before comparing two models.
What piece weight cannot prove: actual micron distribution, alloy, temper, rim stiffness, corner strength, lid fit, seal performance, usable fill volume, food-contact compliance or resistance to a specific load. Compare those properties with the matching drawing and test method.
ASTM E252-24 determines average thickness of a flat foil specimen from mass, area and density. A formed container is not a flat specimen with a simple measured area: its rim, ribs and draw geometry are part of the mass. Do not convert finished-container weight directly into an actual micron claim. For the measurement boundary, use the separate aluminum foil container thickness, gauge and micron guide.
How to Read the Reference Values
A piece-weight table looks simple until two people use the word “weight” for different objects. One buyer means an empty tray. Another means a tray with its lid. A logistics sheet may show carton gross weight. Do not compare those figures in the same column.
| Term | What is included | Where it is useful | Common error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tray net weight | One empty formed container | Model comparison, receiving check, material conversion | Leaving a lid or separator attached |
| Lid weight | One separate lid | Closure cost and packed-unit calculation | Assuming every lid route has the same mass |
| Sale-unit weight | The components sold as one unit | Retail packs and piece-price quotations | Failing to define whether the lid is included |
| Carton net weight | Packed product components, according to the stated convention | Packing and shipment reconciliation | Treating an undefined net figure as tray-only mass |
| Carton gross weight | Product plus bags, sleeves, dividers and carton | Freight handling | Dividing gross weight by tray count and calling the result piece weight |
The listed capacities identify the current Qixin product record; they do not define usable fill volume or include a lid.
A change in the drawing, rim, coating or production setup can change tray weight. The weighing method also matters when comparing small differences.
Where the Reference Weights Come From
Earlier Qixin model records supplied most of the gram values. Where an old public weight was unavailable, we completed the working reference from the current top, base and height dimensions, the formed-surface requirement and comparison with neighbouring Qixin models of similar construction. We normalized a legacy value when the current geometry and series relationship gave a more coherent reference.
This is the same practical distinction used in early product development: a reference value is useful for costing and comparison before the final drawing is locked, while the order specification controls production. The chart is deliberately rounded to 0.1 g. It does not imply that every tray from every run will return the identical scale reading.
The Three Useful Piece-Weight Calculations
1. Mean finished-tray weight
mean piece weight (g) = total mass of empty trays (g) / tray count
Using QXS5 as a worked example, 25 empty trays at the 46.7 g chart reference represent 1,167.5 g. The calculation is 1,167.5 / 25 = 46.7 g per tray. Keep the unrounded result in an actual inspection record and round only for the agreed reporting convention.
2. Theoretical pieces per kilogram
theoretical pieces per kg = 1,000 / mean piece weight (g)
For QXS5, 1,000 / 46.7 gives 21.4 trays per kg. Extending the same arithmetic, one metric ton of finished-container mass represents about 21,413 QXS5 trays. This is a material conversion, not a packed quantity or a production-output guarantee.
3. Container kilograms per 1,000 trays
container kg per 1,000 trays = mean piece weight in grams
The numerical value stays the same because 1,000 trays multiplied by grams per tray produces 1,000 grams of that value. At 46.7 g, 1,000 QXS5 trays represent 46.7 kg; 100,000 trays represent 4,670 kg. Both figures exclude production scrap, lids and all packaging.
Weighing Method for an Aluminum Foil Container Weight Chart
This working method is intended for quote and receiving checks. It is not a replacement for an agreed laboratory procedure or lot-acceptance plan.
- Fix the product identity. Record the model code or drawing revision, top size, base size, height, rim route, coating and lid scope before touching the scale.
- Select trays from the agreed sampling route. Avoid taking every unit from one convenient top stack if the inspection plan calls for positions across cartons or lots. The sample count belongs in the buyer-supplier agreement.
- Remove every non-tray component. Separate lids, bags, paper separators, sleeves and labels. Check for trays nested together.
- Record the weighing device. Note its identification, unit and displayed division or resolution. NIST Handbook 44 treats the scale division and recorded unit as defined device information; a report that only says “digital scale” is difficult to reproduce.
- Zero the balance and weigh the group. A group mass reduces the influence of display rounding on very light pieces. Use a clean, stable surface and record the actual tray count.
- Calculate and retain the observations. Record total mass, mean, lowest reading, highest reading, date, lot and operator. Do not keep only the rounded mean.
What to keep in the weighing record
| Record field | Example entry | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Product identity | Model, drawing revision, rim and coating | Prevents comparison of two different constructions |
| Sample source | Lot, carton numbers and positions | Makes the sample traceable |
| Scale | Device ID, grams, displayed division | Shows whether the reading method suits the mass being checked |
| Component scope | Empty tray only | Keeps lids and tare out of the result |
| Raw result | 25 QXS5 trays, 1,167.5 g total | Allows the mean to be checked later |
| Reported result | 46.7 g mean; range recorded separately | Separates the mean from piece-to-piece spread |
ISO 2859-1:2026 is an acceptance-sampling standard for inspection by attributes. It does not supply a universal gram tolerance for every foil container. If piece weight is a controlled purchasing characteristic, the drawing or inspection agreement still needs the target, tolerance, sampling route and decision rule.
Using an Aluminum Foil Container Weight Chart to Compare Supplier Quotes
Two quotes become weight-comparable only after the product identity is comparable. Matching capacity alone is not enough. Match the drawing or product code, top and base dimensions, height, flange and rim, wall route, coating, lid scope and agreed material specification. Keep those fields together in the container specification sheet and RFQ record.
| Quoted unit | Normalize with | Check before comparing |
|---|---|---|
| Price per piece | piece price x 1,000 | Whether a lid is included |
| Price per 1,000 pieces | Already normalized by count | Drawing, model revision and component scope |
| Price per carton | carton price / confirmed sale units | Tray count, lid count and packing route |
| Price per kilogram | kg price x piece weight / 1,000 | Whether the kilogram basis is finished product, material or packed goods |
A lower piece weight can reduce finished-container mass for the same count, but it is not automatically a cost saving. A tray that changes geometry, rim route or material distribution may also change denesting, filling-line behaviour, lid fit and loaded handling. A higher piece weight is not automatic proof of better performance. The quote should name the performance check that matters to the application.
Carton Weight Reconciliation: Keep Tare Visible
Assume a carton is declared to contain 500 empty trays and the agreed mean tray weight is 34.4 g. The tray portion is 500 x 34.4 g = 17.2 kg. A 20.1 kg gross carton is not immediately a 2.9 kg error. The difference may contain lids, bags, sleeves, dividers, the outer carton and other approved packing components.
A useful reconciliation writes each component on its own line:
carton gross mass = tray mass + lid mass + inner packing + carton tare + other approved components
If the carton documents omit those fields, gross weight can still support freight planning, but it cannot prove the exact tray piece weight. This is why a clean receiving record keeps the scale result and packing reconciliation as separate pieces of evidence.
What a Weight Discrepancy Can and Cannot Tell You
| Observation | Check first | Possible explanations | What the weight alone cannot prove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample mean differs from the reference | Model, revision, lid removal, count, scale and rounding | Current construction change, sample variation, record age or measurement error | Defect or nonconformance without an agreed target and tolerance |
| Same stated micron, different piece weight | Drawing area, rim, ribs, flange and measurement location | Different geometry, material distribution or stated-thickness basis | Which tray is stronger |
| Same piece weight, different stiffness | Wall route, rim, corners, span and load-test setup | Metal placed in different parts of the geometry | Equal loaded performance |
| Carton-derived value is heavier | Lids, bags, sleeves, dividers and carton tare | Packing mass was divided into the tray count | That individual trays exceed the target weight |
| Individual readings vary around the group mean | Scale resolution, sample positions and whether trays are nested | Normal piece variation, display rounding or mixed sample handling | Lot failure without the agreed sampling and tolerance rule |
A chart reference works best as a comparison point. If the actual sample mean differs, first verify that the same tray, lid scope and drawing are being compared. A purchasing tolerance is a separate decision and should be written into the current specification rather than inferred from the rounded chart value.
Aluminum Foil Container Weight Chart: Version and Revision
The downloadable CSV beside the main chart contains all 21 current smooth-wall models, dimensions, listed capacity, reference weight, theoretical conversions, reference basis and canonical product URL.
| Version | Change | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | Initial 21-model chart normalized to current Qixin model names and dimensions | Working reference release |
Future revisions can replace a working value with a drawing value or a dated multi-piece mean. The revision record should preserve the earlier version date and state whether the updated figure is nominal, measured or an observed range.
Aluminum Foil Container Piece-Weight FAQ
How many aluminum foil containers are in 1 kilogram?
In this 21-model Qixin chart, theoretical yield ranges from about 16.8 QXS6 trays to 232.6 QXSL1 trays per kilogram. Divide 1,000 by the empty-tray weight in grams. The result excludes lids and packing.
How much do 1,000 aluminum foil trays weigh?
For an empty tray, the number in grams per piece becomes the same numerical value in kilograms per 1,000 pieces. For example, QXS5 is 46.7 g per tray, so 1,000 empty QXS5 trays represent 46.7 kg before lids and packing.
Does a heavier aluminum foil container always use thicker foil?
No. Weight also changes with top size, base size, depth, flange, rim, ribs and forming geometry. Compare actual thickness only with a defined measurement location and method.
Can piece weight prove that one tray is stronger?
No. Two trays can have similar mass and distribute the metal differently around the wall, corners and rim. Use a load or handling test that matches the filled product and support span.
Why weigh multiple trays instead of one?
A group measurement reduces the effect of display rounding on a light part and produces a sample mean. The inspection record should still preserve the sample source, count, total mass and any individual range required by the agreement.
Are lids included in this chart?
No. Every value is an empty-container reference. A quotation should list lid weight or lid-inclusive sale-unit weight separately when that information is commercially relevant.
How should a buyer use a reference weight in an order?
Use the chart for initial comparison and calculation. For the purchase specification, confirm the current model or drawing revision, empty-tray scope, nominal or mean weight, any agreed tolerance, sampling method and effective date.
From Reference Data to a Current Specification
This chart is useful for shortlisting models and checking whether two documents are speaking about the same physical item. A production order needs a current specification. Qixin can confirm the matching drawing, tray-only weight basis, lid route and packing definition for a selected model.
Browse the smooth-wall aluminum foil container range, review custom aluminum container options, or send the model code and drawing requirements for a current quotation.
Technical references: NIST Handbook 44, current 2026 edition; ASTM E252-24; ISO 2859-1:2026. These standards provide device, flat-foil mass/thickness and sampling context. They do not certify the model values in the Qixin table.
