Empty Capsules Range
LFA provide high quality empty capsules in a range of sizes and quantities. Whether you are making your own supplements from home or are running a production facility creating hundreds of encapsulated products we have the capacity to help you. Simply browse through all of our selection of gelatin, pullulan and HPMC capsules or filter by material, color and size from the dropdowns. If you require wholesale quantities then fill out this form and we will provide you with a competitive quote.
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The Difference Between Each Type of Capsule
We have created a guide to show the difference between the capsules we have to offer. On our online store we offer Gelatin, Pullulan and HPMC derived empty capsules in all standard sizes. We only however currently offer our Pullulan (Vegetable) capsules in sizes #00, #0 and #1
In the video below we have created an overview of the capsules in our range and the difference between them to help you decide between your different options.
Capsule Type | #000 | #00 | #0 | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 |
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Gelatin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
HPMC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Vegetable | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Which Size Empty Capsules Are Right For Me?
The most common size capsule used for food supplements are 00 capsules. However there are a total of 10 standardised sizes. We stock the most common 8 sizes but do not stock as standard #00E and #0E which are "extended" versions of #00 and #0. We can source these by request.
The right size for you is dependent on the final use of the capsule as well as the amount of active ingredients and excipients that will be used in your formulation. The reason 0 and 00 are the most commonly used is because they are large whilst still being easy to swallow.
Empty vegetarian capsules, HPMC capsules and gelatin capsule sizes are all standardized across the world. They may vary very slightly between different manufacturers however. It is always best to test that the capsules you purchase work in your filing application if purchasing from a different supplier to your equipment.
As we said before the correct capsule for each situation depends on the application and how much ingredients ultimately needs to end up in each capsule. This is why we have created a capsule size guide to help you work out which size of empty capsule is the right size for you.
The video below is a guide to the right capsule for you. Please keep in mind the density of your powder will dictate how much weight you will get in each capsule. For more details please watch our video on bulk density.
Gelatin Capsules vs. HPMC Capsules vs. Vegetable Capsules
There are 3 main types of capsules available. Your choice will depend on your requirements for your final formulation. The main difference between Gelatin, HPMC and Vegetable capsules is what ingredient they are derived from. But there is also a change in the cost per unit.
We have created a comparison table to easily see the different types of empty capsules we provide are suitable for the most common dietary requirements. We also show the difference in cost of each type.
Capsule Material | Gelatin Capsules | HPMC Capsules | Vegetable Capsules |
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Manufactured From | Beef or Pork | Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | Tapioca |
Suitable for Vegetarians | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Suitable for Vegans | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Kosher | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Halal | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Cost | Lowest | Medium | Highest |
Standard Empty Capsules Box Sizes
We offer different quantities of packet sizes from 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 as well as in wholesale quantities.
When buying wholesale quantities each type of capsules whether Gelatin, HPMC or Vegetable come in 1 standard box size. The quantity of capsules in each box changes depending on the size as the volume of the box stays the same. We have created a table below to show the dimensions of the box as well as the quantity of capsules in each.
Units | Height (H) mm/inches | Depth (D) mm/inches | Width (W) mm/inches |
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Metric (mm) | 730 mm | 397 mm | 600 mm |
Inches | 28 3/4" | 15 5/8" | 23 5/8" |
Capsule Size | Quantity In Standard Box |
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#000 | 50,000 |
#00 | 70,000 |
#0 | 100,000 |
#1 | 125,000 |
#2 | 175,000 |
#3 | 225,000 |
#4 | 300,000 |
#5 | 350,000 |