What Is Food Service Aluminum Foil
Food service foil is thicker and more durable than regular household foil, making it suitable for commercial use. Food service foil comes in a sturdy cardboard container and comes with a cutter to help you cut the foil to the desired length. Food service foil comes in rolls for restaurants, catering, and food preparation. You can use it to cover pots and pans to keep food warm; or place it on pots and pans for cooking or grilling.
Foodservice Aluminium Foil Size Chart
Economic Foodservice Foil
| Size | PCS/Pallet | Pallet Size | Cube |
| 12in x 1000ft | 216 | 114x104x117cm | 1.387cbm |
| 18in x 500ft | 160 | 120x108x90cm | 1.166cbm |
| 18 in x 1000ft | 160 | 114x104x128cm | 1.518cbm |
Standard Foodservice Foil
| Size | PCS/Pallet | Pallet Size | Cube |
| 12in x 500ft | 216 | 114x104x117cm | 1.387cbm |
| 12in x 1000ft | 216 | 114x104x117cm | 1.387cbm |
| 18 in x 500ft | 160 | 120x108x90cm | 1.166cbm |
| 18in x 1000ft | 160 | 114x104x128cm | 1.518cbm |
Heavy Duty Foodservice Foil
| Size | PCS/Pallet | Pallet Size | Cube |
| 12in x 500ft | 216 | 114x104x117cm | 1.387cbm |
| 18in x 500ft | 160 | 120x108x90cm | 1.166cbm |
| 18 in x 1000ft | 160 | 114x104x128cm | 1.518cbm |
| 24in x 1000ft | 160 | 120x108x75cm | 0.972cbm |
Extra Foodservice Foil
| Size | PCS/Pallet | Pallet Size | Cube |
| 18 in x 1000ft | 160 | 114x104x128cm | 1.518cbm |
| 24in x 1000ft | 160 | 120x108x75cm | 0.972cbm |
What Does Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil 18 x 500 Mean
Heavy-duty aluminum foil 18 x 500 refers to a specific size and type of aluminum foil, approximately 18 inches wide and 500 feet long, and is a typical heavy-duty aluminum foil roll.
Good tear and puncture resistance, ideal for wrapping heavy items or items with sharp edges. Suitable for cooking, baking, grilling and food storage. Most popular in restaurants and catering companies. One roll (thickness is 0.016mm) of 18 x 500 foodservice foil weighs approximately 3.01 kg.
Foodservice vs Household Aluminum Foil
- Thickness: Foodservice foil is usually thicker than household foil.
- Durability: Food service foil is designed to wrap and cook large amounts of food, while household foil is usually lighter and better suited for everyday cooking and storage.
- Roll size: Food service foil comes in large rolls, making it more economical for restaurants and caterers that need to wrap large amounts of food.
- Heat resistance: Both types are heat resistant, but food service foil can withstand high temperatures.
- Cost: Food service foil can cost more per roll than household foil.