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Box Sizes

These dimensions are standard, but it's worth noting that there can be minor variations depending on the manufacturer or specific design.

  1. British Standard National Hive:

    • Deep (Brood) Box:
      • Length: 460 mm
      • Width: 460 mm
      • Depth: 225 mm
    • Shallow (Super) Box:
      • Length: 460 mm
      • Width: 460 mm
      • Depth: 150 mm
    • 14x12 Box:
      • Length: 460 mm
      • Width: 460 mm
      • Depth: 315 mm

  2. WBC Hive:

    • Deep (Brood) Box:
      • Length: 460 mm
      • Width: 460 mm
      • Depth: 300 mm
    • Shallow (Super) Box:
      • Length: 460 mm
      • Width: 460 mm
      • Depth: 125 mm

  3. Commercial Hive:

    • Deep (Brood) Box:
      • Length: 465 mm
      • Width: 465 mm
      • Depth: 310 mm
    • Shallow (Super) Box:
      • Length: 465 mm
      • Width: 465 mm
      • Depth: 150 mm

  4. Langstroth Hive:

    • Deep (Brood) Box:
      • Length: 508 mm
      • Width: 406 mm
      • Depth: 238 mm
    • Medium (Super) Box:
      • Length: 508 mm
      • Width: 406 mm
      • Depth: 159 mm
    • Shallow (Super) Box:
      • Length: 508 mm
      • Width: 406 mm
      • Depth: 140 mm