--- title: "What does \"µ\" (mu) mean in plastic thickness?" description: Discover what µ (mu) means in plastic thickness and how to choose the right thickness for your packaging — from thin film to sturdy carrier bags. --- [Skip to content](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/en-us/wat-betekent-µ-mu-bij-plastic-dikte#main-content) - [English - United States](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/en-us/wat-betekent-%C2%B5-mu-bij-plastic-dikte) - [Deutsch](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/de/wat-betekent-µ-mu-bij-plastic-dikte) - [Nederlands](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/wat-betekent-µ-mu-bij-plastic-dikte) English - United States Show submenu for translations [Neem contact met ons op](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/en-us/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en-us) [![Paco Verpakkingen](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/hs-fs/hubfs/PacoVerpakkingen-Logo2022-BlauwVerloop.png?width=308&height=24&name=PacoVerpakkingen-Logo2022-BlauwVerloop.png)](https://www.pacoverpakkingen.nl/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English - United States](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/en-us/wat-betekent-%C2%B5-mu-bij-plastic-dikte) - [Deutsch](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/de/wat-betekent-µ-mu-bij-plastic-dikte) - [Nederlands](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/wat-betekent-µ-mu-bij-plastic-dikte) English - United States Show submenu for translations - [Neem contact met ons op](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/en-us/kb-tickets/new) - [Ga naar pacoverpakkingen.nl](https://www.pacoverpakkingen.nl/) [Ga naar pacoverpakkingen.nl](https://www.pacoverpakkingen.nl/) Waar ben je naar op zoek? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Helpcentrum (en-us)](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/en-us/?hsLang=en-us) 2. [Productinformation](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/en-us//productinformation?hsLang=en-us) 3. [Product Details & Specifications](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/en-us//productinformation?hsLang=en-us#product-details-specifications) # What does "µ" (mu) mean in plastic thickness? The designation µ (micron) indicates the thickness of plastic. 1 µ = 0.001 mm The higher the number of microns, the thicker and stronger the material. **Which thickness do I need?** 30 µ → thin film (light products) 50 µ → standard quality 70–100 µ → strong (e.g. carrier bags) 100+ µ → extra strong **Which one should I choose?** Light products → lower µ Heavy or fragile products → higher µ - [Productinformation](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/en-us//productinformation?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Product Details & Specifications](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/en-us//productinformation?hsLang=en-us#product-details-specifications) - [Printing](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/en-us//printing?hsLang=en-us) [![Paco Verpakkingen](https://help.pacoverpakkingen.nl/hs-fs/hubfs/PacoVerpakkingen-Logo2022-BlauwVerloop-Flavicoon-2.png?width=51&height=21&name=PacoVerpakkingen-Logo2022-BlauwVerloop-Flavicoon-2.png "Paco Verpakkingen")](https://www.pacoverpakkingen.nl/) Paco Verpakkingen - Helpcentrum Copyright © 2026, pacoverpakkingen.nl