Paper cones are a familiar sight in snack bars, takeaways, food trucks and at events. They are ideal for serving chips, snacks and other treats straight away and make them easy to take with you. But which size paper cone do you need? K14, K16, K18 and K22 are among the most commonly used sizes. Below, we explain the differences.
What does the K mean on a paper cone?
Paper cones are often available in sizes such as K14, K16 or K18. The K designation is used to indicate the size of the paper cone. The number refers to the width of the bag in centimetres. A K14, for example, is 14 cm wide, while a K18 is 18 cm wide.
As a general rule, the higher the K number, the larger the paper cone and the more room it offers for chips or snacks. This makes it easy to determine which size best suits your portions.
What portion fits in a K14 paper cone?
The K14 paper cone is a compact size and is therefore particularly suitable for smaller portions of chips or snacks. Think of a children’s portion, a small snack or a tasting portion at an event.
Its smaller size helps prevent you from serving unnecessarily large portions and makes it easier to work with different portion sizes.
When should you choose a K16 paper cone?
The K16 paper cone is a true all-rounder. This size offers enough room for a regular portion of chips and is therefore widely used by snack bars, takeaways and food trucks.
Looking for one practical size for your standard portion? In many cases, the K16 is a great choice.
How large is a K18 paper cone?
Serving a slightly larger portion? The K18 paper cone offers some extra space. This size is suitable for generous portions of chips, larger snacks or a combination of different products.
The larger cone also gives you more room to present the food neatly without filling the packaging right to the top.
What is a K22 paper cone used for?
The K22 paper cone is ideal when you want to serve a really large portion. Think of an extra-large portion of chips, chips combined with several snacks or a sharing portion.
For businesses offering several portion sizes, the K22 can therefore be a useful addition alongside the smaller sizes.
Which paper cone size is right for your business?
The best K paper cone for your business mainly depends on the portions you want to serve. K14 is ideal for smaller portions, while K16 works well for an average portion. K18 and K22 provide more room for larger servings and combinations.
By matching the size of the packaging to the food you serve, you can also create a neat presentation and avoid using packaging that is unnecessarily large.
At TakeAware, you will find cone bags in a range of sizes and designs. This makes it easy to choose the paper cone that suits your chips, snacks and serving style.
