King Size Papers
Extra-long rolling papers for larger joints and group use.
King size papers are simply bigger—they hold more cannabis and burn longer. Marketing around 'organic' or 'ultra-thin' papers often oversells the impact on smoke quality. Combustion itself produces tar and carcinogens regardless of paper type. Paper choice matters far less than what you're smoking or whether you're using a vaporizer instead.
Definition
King size papers are rolling papers roughly 100–110 mm long and 55–60 mm wide, sized to hold appreciably more cannabis than standard 1¼ Papers or single-wide papers [1]. Two common variants exist: King Size (full width, around 55–60 mm) and King Size Slim (same length, narrower—around 44 mm wide).
They are manufactured and sold by every major paper brand—RAW, OCB, Elements, Zig-Zag, Rizla, Smoking, Randy's—in materials ranging from unbleached hemp to translucent rice to flax [1].
What they do
Hold more flower. A King Size Slim comfortably rolls a joint containing 0.75–1.5 g; a full-width King Size can hold 1.5–2+ g. By comparison, a 1¼ paper is typically loaded with 0.3–0.5 g.
Burn longer. More paper and more flower means a longer smoking session.
Give more rolling surface. Easier to roll cones, tulips, or specialty shapes without tearing or running.
Paper material (hemp, rice, flax) affects burn rate and ash appearance, but claims about 'cleaner' or 'smoother' smoke are largely uncontrolled. Combustion of any plant matter produces tar, carbon monoxide, and known carcinogens regardless of paper type Strong evidence[2][3].
What they don't do
They don't make cannabis stronger. A bigger joint simply contains more cannabis. Potency per inhalation depends on the flower's cannabinoid content, not the paper.
'Ultra-thin' or 'organic' papers don't meaningfully reduce harm. Cannabis smoke contains many of the same harmful compounds as tobacco smoke Strong evidence[2][3]. Paper type is a minor factor in smoke toxicology compared to the combustion process itself.
They aren't a standardized size. 'King size' varies slightly between manufacturers. RAW King Size Slim is 110 × 44 mm; OCB and Zig-Zag variants are similar but not identical in spec [1].
Size comparison
Common rolling paper sizes (approximate):
| Name | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| Single Wide | 68–70 mm | 34–36 mm |
| 1¼ Papers | 76–78 mm | 45–48 mm |
| 1½ | 76–78 mm | 60–62 mm |
| King Size Slim | 100–110 mm | 44 mm |
| King Size | 100–110 mm | 55–60 mm |
King Size Slim is widely used in pre-rolled joint manufacturing; 1¼ remains the most common size among consumers rolling their own in North America.
Sources
- Reported High Times Staff. 'The Ultimate Guide to Rolling Papers.' High Times.
- Peer-reviewed Moir, D., Rickert, W. S., Levasseur, G., et al. (2008). A comparison of mainstream and sidestream marijuana and tobacco cigarette smoke produced under two machine smoking conditions. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 21(2), 494–502.
- Government National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2017). The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research.
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