White file boxes are commonly made from cardboard, fiberboard/paperboard, steel, polypropylene, and other paper-based materials.

Many white file boxes are sized for A4 and US letter paper. Others explicitly list compatibility with letter or legal sizes, and some note support for non-standard paper sizes.

Common lid and closure styles include hinged flip-top lids, lift-off lids, open-top designs, and string-and-button closures.

Some white file boxes include built-in top or side rails and are explicitly compatible with hanging file folders. Mesh or crate-style organizers are especially likely to support hanging files.

Common carrying options include cut-out handles, integrated handles, and simple handle cutouts to make lifting and moving boxes easier.

Mesh or steel-crate styles and some open-top or open-side organizers let you view the contents without opening the box.

Assembly requirements vary: many are labeled “No Assembly Required,” while others are listed as “Adult Assembly Required, No Tools Needed.”

White file boxes are sold singly or in multi-packs. Available package quantities include 1, 3, 8, 10, and 12 boxes.