To choose the right bottle size, you first need to know the volume or weight of your gummies. But in most cases, a 150 ml bottle can hold around 40 standard-size gummies, each weighing about 3 g. Gummies are soft and irregular in shape, so they stack loosely in the bottle and leave gaps. A 150 ml bottle allows enough room for smooth filling and consistent counts.
If you're working with different gummy sizes, counts, or bottle types, the following guide will help you determine the right fit.
1. Gummy Size
Start by measuring your gummy’s dimensions or weight.
Standard gummies usually have:
- Size: roughly similar to a regular “gummy bear” or a large capsule
- Diameter/width: about 18–22 mm
- Weight: 3–4 g per piece
- Shape: bear, ring, cube, etc.
- Texture: soft and elastic; easily compresses when pressed
2. Bottle Capacity vs. Gummy Count
Important:
The “150 ml for 40 gummies” guideline comes from production best practices. It ensures smooth filling, accurate counting, and stable production speed. Choosing a smaller bottle just to make it look full often causes issues during filling.
3. Why 150 ml Is the Standard Choice
This mainly relates to how automatic gummy counting and filling machines work.
The machine must accurately count 40 gummies and drop them into the bottle.
If the bottle is too small, gummies crowd at the opening, get stuck, bounce out, or cause counting errors. The production line ends up stopping frequently.
With the right bottle size (like 150 ml), gummies fall freely, counting remains accurate, and the line runs quickly and consistently. The bottle is chosen first for efficiency and accuracy, and only secondly for appearance.
4. If You’re Filling Bottles Manually
You can do a quick test:
- Count 40 gummies.
- Place them into a container with a known capacity (e.g., a measuring cup).
- See how much space they take.
- Choose a bottle size based on that.
Summary
For a 40-count gummy product, 150 ml is generally the best bottle size. It balances product volume, filling efficiency, and packaging cost. The goal isn’t to cram the bottle full, but to leave enough space so the production process stays smooth and the packaging looks clean.
If you have gummy samples on hand, doing the simple test above will give you an accurate sense of the required volume. Bottle suppliers can also provide good recommendations based on your samples.
If you’re considering buying or upgrading a gummy counting machine, feel free to contact us. We offer tabletop and fully automatic counters, and we have extensive experience in designing complete gummy filling lines.