The Empty Capsule Size Guide: Size 2 [Infographic]

Size #2 is ideal for children or elders who have difficulties swallowing capsules 

Capsule size chart 

The overall length is:  

• 17.6 mm 

Average Capacity: 

• Mg: 216 - 432
• Teaspoons: 0.04 - 0.08 

The volume capacity is:  

• 0.36 ml 

A full box of size 2 capsules contains: 

• 175,000 capsules

How big is the capsule? 

Capsule size 2 is almost as a peanut.

This capsule is available in

• Gelatin capsules 
• HPMC capsules

Common uses

Capsule 2 is commonly used in: 

• Live microbials (commonly referred to as “probiotics”)  
• Vitamins for kids (vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D) 
• Vitamins for elders (vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate) 

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