Side-by-Side Comparison
Tapes & Notes
Stationery Tape vs. Tape Core Diameters
Comparing 2 standards across 12 specifications. 12 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Stationery Tape
Tape Core Diameters
Stationery Tape (transparent cellulose or matte acetate 'Magic' tape, invented by 3M in 1930) is standardized in widths of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm), 3/4 inch (19.05 mm), and 1.0 inch (25.4 mm). 3/4-inch is the universal office standard for document mending, envelope sealing, and gift wrapping.
Adhesive Tape Core Diameters are standardized inner spool dimensions governed by PSTC (Pressure Sensitive Tape Council) and ASTM D3652. Operating on two non-interchangeable industry formats: 1.0-inch (25.4 mm) cores for compact desktop tape dispensers and 3.0-inch (76.2 mm) cores for heavy commercial desk dispensers and handheld packaging tape guns.
Specification Comparison Table
12 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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1/2-Inch Width (12.7 mm)
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0.50 in (12.7 mm) — narrow width for small envelopes, gift wrapping, and tight seam seals | — |
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3/4-Inch Width (19.0 mm)
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0.75 in (19.05 mm) — the universal default office standard across 140+ countries | — |
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1.0-Inch Width (25.4 mm)
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1.00 in (25.4 mm) — heavy-duty paper splicing, label protection, and book jacket repair | — |
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Matte Acetate 'Magic' Tape Film
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Matte-finish cellulose acetate film — invisible on photocopies, can be written on with ballpoint/pencil | — |
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Gloss Transparent Film
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Biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) or cellophane with acrylic adhesive | — |
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Standard Tape Thickness
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2.0 mil to 2.5 mil (0.0020 to 0.0025 in / 51 to 64 µm) | — |
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Small Desktop Core Diameter
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— | 1.00 in (25.4 mm inside diameter) |
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Commercial / Industrial Core Diameter
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— | 3.00 in (76.2 mm inside diameter) |
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1-Inch Core Typical Tape Length
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— | 300 in to 1000 in (7.6 m to 25.4 m) — total roll outer diameter approx. 2.0 in |
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3-Inch Core Typical Tape Length
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— | 1500 in to 2592 in (38 m to 66 m) — total roll outer diameter approx. 4.0 in |
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Carton Sealing Tape Gun Core
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— | Standard 3.00 in (76.2 mm) core for 55-yard and 110-yard packaging rolls |
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Core Construction
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— | Multi-ply recycled spiral-wound chipboard or molded rigid polystyrene plastic |