The size of hard gelatin capsules can vary depending on the manufacturer and the intended use. There are several standard sizes available, which are denoted by numbers.
The most common sizes include:
- Size 000: This is the largest size and can hold approximately 1 gram of powder.
- Size 00: This size can hold approximately 735 milligrams of powder.
- Size 0: It can hold approximately 500 milligrams of powder.
- Size 1: It can hold approximately 400 milligrams of powder.
- Size 2: It can hold approximately 300 milligrams of powder.
- Size 3: It can hold approximately 200 milligrams of powder.
- Size 4: It can hold approximately 150 milligrams of powder.
These are just a few examples, and there are smaller sizes available as well. It's important to note that the exact capacity of each size may vary slightly between different manufacturers.