Finding a tissue box cover you love is easy. Finding one that actually fits your box is where things get frustrating. Tissue boxes come in more sizes than most people realize, and a cover that fits a standard rectangular Kleenex box will not fit a cube box or the large boxes sold at Costco. This guide breaks it all down so you can buy with confidence.
The Main Tissue Box Sizes You Will Encounter
Standard rectangular Kleenex boxes are the most common. They measure approximately 8.875 inches long by 4.75 inches wide, with the height varying depending on how many tissues are inside. A 160-count box sits around 3.5 inches tall, while a fuller 200 to 230 count box reaches about 4.6 inches tall. When shopping for a tissue box cover, this is the size most products are built for when they say "standard."
Cube or square tissue boxes are the compact, upright boxes that sit on nightstands and bathroom counters. A standard Kleenex cube box measures about 4.5 inches by 4.375 inches and stands around 5 inches tall. These require a square tissue box cover, not a rectangular one, and the two are not interchangeable.
Large tissue boxes, like the oversized rectangular boxes sold at Costco, are bigger than a standard Kleenex box and are often the hardest size to find a cover for. Most tissue box covers on the market are not built for this size, which means a lot of people end up just stacking the box in a drawer or hiding it behind something.
What MIDTWENTY Covers Fit
Our standard tissue box covers fit standard rectangular Kleenex boxes in both regular and fuller counts. Our square fluted cover fits cube-style tissue boxes. And our Large Tissue Box Cover was designed specifically for the oversized rectangular boxes you get at Costco, making it one of the only covers on the market built for that size.
If you are ever unsure, measure your box before ordering. Length, width, and height will tell you everything you need to know. And if you have questions, we are a small US-based team with real customer service behind us. Reach out any time.
A Note on Wiggle Room
Tissue box covers are meant to slip over the box, so a small amount of give is normal and expected. What you want to avoid is a cover that is so loose the box slides around inside, or so tight you cannot get it on and off easily when you need to replace the tissues. A good cover should feel secure but not snug.