• Number of samples required: One sample is required for the tests in this procedure.
The test drop height varies with the weight of the packaged-product. Find the weight of the packaged-product in the following chart to determine a drop height:
Packaged-Product Weight
Drop Height
Equal to or greater than
But Less than
Free Fall
lb
kg
lb
kg
In.
cm
0
0
21
10
30
76
21
10
41
19
24
61
41
19
61
28
18
46
61
28
100
45
12
31
100
45
150
68
8
20
The test method requires the packaged-product to be dropped in several different package orientations.
Sequence #
Orientation
Specific face, edge or corner
1
Corner
Any one of the eight corners
2
Edge
shortest edge radiating from the corner tested
3
Edge
next longest edge radiating from the corner tested
4
Edge
longest edge radiating from the corner tested
5
Face
one of the smallest faces
6
Face
opposite small face
7
Face
one of the medium faces
8
Face
opposite medium face
9
Face
one of the largest faces
10
Face
opposite large face
The packaged-product has satisfactorily passed the test if, upon examination, no more than 2% of the product is damaged.