Canvas Tote Bag Size Guide: Dimensions, What Fits and Which to Buy

“Medium tote” can mean almost anything. This guide lists the real sizes of our plain canvas bags and pouches, and what fits in each, so you can order the right one the first time.

Tote bags

Bag	Size	Handle	Fits
5 oz tote	about 38 x 40 cm (15 x 16 inch)	13 inch	A4 files, a laptop sleeve up to 13 inch, groceries for one
10 oz tote 16×16	about 40 x 40 cm (16 x 16 inch)	shoulder length	Heavier shopping, books, a 14-inch laptop in a sleeve
10 oz box tote, cross-stitched	about 54 x 35 cm	shoulder length	Weekly vegetables, beach towels, wide artwork

Handle tip: a 13-inch handle sits comfortably on the shoulder for most adults, even with a jacket.

Small bags and backpacks

Bag	Size	Fits
Sling bag	about 19 x 22 cm	Phone, wallet, keys
Drawstring backpack	about 12 x 11 inch (30 x 28 cm)	Lunch box, water bottle, notebook
Potli	about 7 x 5 inch (18 x 13 cm)	Dry fruits, sweets, jewellery

Pouches

Pouch	Size	Fits
Pencil and makeup pouch	about 19 x 13 cm	15–20 pens, or daily makeup
Coin pouch	about 14 x 13 cm	Coins, cards, small charger
Half coin pouch	about 13 x 11 cm	Earbuds, AirPods, keys
Mobile sling pouch	about 22 x 12 cm	Most standard smartphones

Choosing by purpose

• Painting workshop: 5 oz tote. Big enough to paint, light enough to post.
• Daily groceries: 10 oz tote or box tote.
• Kids’ activity: drawstring backpack or pencil pouch.
• Return gifts: potli or coin pouch.
• Travel organising: pencil pouch for chargers, half coin pouch for earbuds.

How to measure a bag you already like

Lay it flat. Measure width across the opening and height from the opening to the base, without the handles. Compare those two numbers with the tables above.

Frequently asked questions

Will a 15-inch laptop fit?

Not safely in the 5 oz tote. The box tote has the width, but use a padded sleeve.

Are the sizes exact?

They are approximate; handmade bags can vary by about 1 cm. Each product page has a size chart image.

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