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Model # 3850-LR3-DC

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1.88 in. x 54.6 yds. Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape (3-Pack)

Contains 3 rolls
$14.98
($4.99 /roll)
  • Provides excellent holding power for packing and shipping
  • Strong seal on all box types, including 100% recycled boxes
  • Strong, durable solvent-free hot melt adhesive seals and protects
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About This Product

Now even the heaviest packages can withstand rough handling. Our Scotch® Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape holds strong on all box types, including 100% recycled boxes. It's even guaranteed to stay sealed.* The strong, tough, solvent-free hot melt adhesive locks in your heavy duty contents and locks out everything else. This tape resists splitting and tearing and the included dispenser includes fall-back tabs to help ensure the tape doesn't fall back on the roll. You don’t need layers of tape to get the job done—just one strip at a time—so you save time. Your heavy packages can bear the weight and stay sealed through it all with Scotch® Heavy Duty packaging tape.

Highlights

  • GUARANTEED TO STAY SEALED: Boxes sealed with Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape are guaranteed to stay sealed (If your box does not stay sealed, 3M will refund the purchase price of this tape; Proof of purchase required, Call 1-800-3M-HELPS)
  • BEST-SELLING: Scotch Brand is America's #1 selling Packaging Tape Brand, based on NPD 2022 full year packaging tape category sales
  • MOST TRUSTED BRAND: Scotch Brand is the most trusted, most recommended and most preferred brand of packaging tape in the USA, based on a 2022 Scotch Brand Health study of packaging tape purchasers
  • SUPER STRONG HOLDING POWER: Provides excellent holding power for heavy-duty packaging and shipping; strong, durable solvent-free adhesive seals and protects
  • MADE TO SHIP: Designed with industrial strength adhesive that can withstand rough handling
  • CLEAR: Clear to the core, clear on boxes
  • DURABLE THICKNESS: Typical thickness 3 mil
  • ONE STRIP AND IT SHIPS: You don't need layers of tape to get the job done - just one strip each seam top and bottom - so you save time
  • Hassle-Free: Included dispenser includes fall-back tabs to help ensure the tape doesn't fall back on the roll and will be 'ready-to-roll' for the next use
  • SCOTCH® Brands's #1 Best-Selling Tape Type: Heavy Duty is our #1 selling Scotch® brand packaging tape based on 2022 global consumer sales of Scotch® Brand consumer packaging tapes
  • Your heavy packages can bear the weight and stay sealed through it all
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Product Information

Internet # 202258943

Model # 3850-LR3-DC

Store SKU # 200056

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Specifications

Dimensions

Roll Length (ft.)

163.8 ft

Tape Length (ft.)

163.8 ft

Tape Width (in.)

1.88 in

Thickness (mm)

0.07874

Details

Color

Clear

Features

Heavy Duty

Included

Nothing Additional Included

Number of Rolls Included

3

Office Supply Type

Packaging Tape

Quantity

3

Returnable

90-Day

Storage Product Type

Office Supplies

Tape Product Type

Packing Tape

Questions & Answers

If I use this tape on a cardboard box and later peel the tape off and open the box, how many ducks will drive south for the winter?
ByJan 23, 2024
3 Answers | 
Answer This Question

Hello - Thank you for asking. As it is unclear what you are asking, please feel free to connect with our team directly at 1-800-3M-HELPS Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT.

By|Jan 24, 2024

    0 ducks. Ducks no not have ability to drive.

    By|May 11, 2026

      Because ice cream has no bones.

      By|Mar 5, 2025


        Why do none of the packing tape manufacturers publish the thicknesses of their tapes. That's a critical parameter. Please publish the thicknesses of your tapes.
        ByNov 4, 2023
        1 Answer | 
        Answer This Question

        Hello - Thank you for asking. The thickness of this tape is 3mm. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please connect with our team directly at 1-800-328-6276 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT.

        By|Apr 30, 2025


          Can you really tear this tape by hand and not need a cutter
          ByMar 3, 2023
          2 Answers | 
          Answer This Question

          Hello - Thank you for asking. This shipping packaging tape works best with its dispenser. Find the dispenser here: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-1-88-in-x-54-6-yds-Heavy-Duty-Shipping-Packaging-Tape-with-Dispenser-3850-RD-DC/100149185. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please connect with our team directly at 1-800-3M-HELPS Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT.

          By|Mar 5, 2023

            yes you can but it hard w/o knife

            By|Jan 29, 2024

              (2)

              Can you use this on a dispenser that originally fits 1.88 in. x 22.2 yds. tape?
              ByJun 11, 2021
              5 Answers | 
              Answer This Question

              Obviously the width is the same, but I don't know how big your original holder is. These are 3 inch diameter cores.

              By|Jun 14, 2021

              I use it without dispenser because I prefer that way .

              By|Oct 7, 2021

                Great Question! The Scotch 1.88 in x 54.6 yard Heavy Duty Packaging Tape comes on a 3" diameter tape core and will not fit the dispenser that fits the tape 1.88 in x 22.2 yards on the 1-1/2 in diameter core. If you need more help, contact our team at 1-800-328-6276 Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30 CT and reference Case 24485623.

                By|Jun 14, 2021

                  Didn’t use a dispenser

                  By|Apr 19, 2023

                    I'd say that it depends on the dispenser. If the 22.2 yard tape spool seemed tight, I'd advise against it, but most seem to work just fine. Just be aware that this stuff is EXTRA thick and takes a bit of effort to cut with standard dispensers.

                    By|Mar 8, 2022


                      Is this water proof?
                      ByJul 12, 2020
                      5 Answers | 
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                      Hello. Due to the technical nature of your question, please contact our team directly at 1-800-328-6276 M-F 8am-4:30pm CT so we can gather more information to better assist you. Thank you.

                      By|Jul 13, 2020

                        I think the tape itself is probably waterproof since it seems to be of some kind of plastic. But I would be concerned about water seeping under the tape it self and penetrating the "package". I also don't know how long the mastic would hold up to water if underwater. Sorry!

                        By|Jan 29, 2024

                        (2)

                        To what extent? Drops of water would roll off for sure, but if the box is soaked the tape will likely come undone after awhile.

                        By|Jan 29, 2024

                        (1)

                        The tape repels water and can easily be wiped if needed. Very good product. Best packing tape I've ever purchased.

                        By|Jan 28, 2025

                        (1)

                        i wouldn't recommend this tape for anything

                        By|Nov 13, 2020


                          Ive alredy fried scotch heavy duty and it is too thin!
                          ByJun 11, 2019
                          5 Answers | 
                          Answer This Question

                          If you're looking for stronger tape, you could try the type with fibers in it. There's always the gray duct tape type as well. However, I've had good luck with the scotch packing tape. For heavier boxes, I have had multiple passes with very good results. I hope this helps!

                          By|Jun 16, 2019

                          Greetings, Cyn... From my personal experience, the Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape holds up very well for me. I use this tape to seal small and large boxes for extended storage of personal and household items, as well as for shipping boxes via USPS and UPS. This tape may appear to be "thin" but I have not experienced any failure problems in my use of it. The adhesive appears to "stick" very well on the cardboard boxes that I have used and none of the sealed boxes have broken open or otherwise failed for me. Have you actually tried using this tape and experienced failure of the tape? If you are trying to seal boxes that contain VERY heavy items, you could consider the Scotch Extreme Shipping Strapping Tape that is also available from Home Depot. Typically, a "strapping tape" contains fibers that add to its tensile strength. Unfortunately, this tape is more expensive than the Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape. It all depends on the specific use that you have for the tape whether you need to use the Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape or the Extreme Shipping Strapping Tape. I would recommend that you give the Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape a try in your own specific use and see if works as well for you as it has for me. Good Luck!

                          By|Jan 28, 2025

                            (2)

                            Nylon Filament Tape: https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Scotch-1-96-in-x-21-8-yds-Extreme-Shipping-Strapping-Tape-with-Dispenser-Case-of-8-8959-RD-DC/202198823?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CG%7CVF%7CD24%7C3M%7CNA%7CPLA%7C3M_Pro_Sundries_Smart%7c71700000047523376%7c58700004766740015%7c92700044820155184&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9JzoBRDjARIsAGcdIDVSjsJjOJolzeoCsCFvaq7caA9AlI-ySqLEgJ0FwHgdzFebP_hVFr8aAq6mEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

                            By|Mar 28, 2024

                              The tape I purchased served it's purpose, sealing multiple shipments.

                              By|Sep 12, 2019

                                You might be interested in our Scotch Extreme Tape, a strapping tape with bi-directional reinforced fibers. You can also contact our product support team at 1-800-328-6276 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT and our team will be happy to gather further details about your application and recommend a product to fit your needs. Thanks for asking!

                                By|Jun 11, 2019


                                  So is this 54.6 yards per roll, or 54.6 yards for all four rolls put together?
                                  ByJan 11, 2018
                                  5 Answers | 
                                  Answer This Question

                                  This product is 54.6 yards per roll.

                                  By|Jan 3, 2026

                                    (4)

                                    Each roll is 54.6 yards in length. Thanks for asking!

                                    By|Jan 3, 2026

                                      (6)

                                      It is 218 total yards between the four rolls.

                                      By|Jun 13, 2023

                                        (3)

                                        2018.4 yards total A heck of a lot of taping!!!!!!

                                        By|Dec 7, 2018

                                          (1)

                                          54.6 yards per roll. If you look at the image, it says 218 Total yards.

                                          By|May 25, 2019

                                            (4)

                                            do you have bubble wrap
                                            ByJul 2, 2017
                                            5 Answers | 
                                            Answer This Question

                                            yes, bubble wrap is available.

                                            By|Nov 15, 2017

                                            Yes

                                            By|May 6, 2023

                                              No I didn’t have buble wrap.

                                              By|May 5, 2023

                                                Yes it worked out veryt well.

                                                By|May 5, 2023

                                                  You can find information on our Scotch™ Cushion Wrap on our website: http://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/products/catalog/~/Scotch-Cushion-Wrap?N=4335+3294529207+3294603558&rt=rud

                                                  By|May 4, 2023


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                                                    Customer Reviews

                                                    4.3 out of 5

                                                    • 4.3 out of 4,579 reviews
                                                    • 81% recommend this product
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                                                    Terrible packing tape
                                                    This packing tape does not adhere well to boxes at all. Do not recommend using for packing.
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                                                    Response from 3M Care TeamSep 25, 2025
                                                    Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear this and would not have expected the product to be as described. If you need any further assistance, please connect with us directly at 1-800-328-6276 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
                                                      Pure nightmare! totally failed to hold.
                                                      [Employee of 3m-scotch] We purchased this product a month ago and used it to seal boxes we were using to move. Everything looked great, until we went to move. The tape kept falling off of the boxes and the boxes were opening while being transported to and from the truck. It was a nightmare! We can't believe that what used to be the "best go to product in the business" fell apart as much as it did.
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                                                      Response from 3M Care TeamJul 7, 2025
                                                      Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-328-6276 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
                                                        Defective dispenser
                                                        Purchased last night and when I got it home, discovered there was no metal cutting strip. I needed to ship a package, so I used the tape anyway, cutting it off with scissors.
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                                                        Response from 3MMar 8, 2024
                                                        Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear this and would not have expected the product to be as described. If you need any further assistance, please connect with us directly at 1-800-328-6276 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
                                                          Unacceptable
                                                          Bought in conjunction with a Scotch 3M tape dispenser (red metal and plastic gun type dispenser with foam covered handle). The combination was useless. Tape didn’t adhere very well, then tape could not be cut by the blade. The tape would not cut even when I tried to stretch against the fully deployed blade. Thus, poor tape adherence and then failure to cut resulted in a lot of tape everywhere except where needed. Disappointing.
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                                                          Response from 3M Care TeamMar 4, 2023
                                                          Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear this and would not have expected the product to be as described. If you need any further assistance, please connect with us directly at 1-800-328-6276 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
                                                            NIGHTMARE to get tape off roll
                                                            Three ibuprofens and hour later, still struggling to figure out how to release beginning of tape roll so I could start using it. There was no tab to pull on end of tape to get it started. There were no directions on package, either. Finally put roll under bright light and examined. There is an INVISABLE perforation that needs to be broken and tape then released. There was no way to know this on the package.
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                                                            Response from PACE Social CareDec 16, 2022
                                                            Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will be sure to forward your comments. If you have any additional feedback or questions, please feel free to reach out to our team at 1-800-328-6276 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT and provide case 37459639.
                                                              sturdy and dispense easily
                                                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used it on a medium sized box with about a 5lb load. I like the convenient dispenser, glides on easily. The tape is wide enough and holds well. The box was sent from Maryland to Florida via USPS and was received in good condition. Happy with the quality.
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                                                                • Recommended
                                                                Decent, heavy duty
                                                                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like the quality and strength of the tape. The only complaint I have is the strength and ease of use of the dispenser. Dispenser itself feels cheap and easily breakable. Otherwise a great value.
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                                                                  • Recommended
                                                                  Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping holds fast
                                                                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used my Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping tape to mail a box. At first I didn't think the tape itself felt sticky enough to adhere properly to the box but after applying it I realized it was indeed sticky enough and would hold fast.
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                                                                    • Recommended
                                                                    Scotch Shipping tape is the best packing tape.
                                                                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received a sample of Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping tape to review. I have used Scotch shipping tape for years. This doesn't seem a whole lot different from what I've used previously. It may be a bit thicker. I don't like the dispenser it came on however. Just too flimsy and it's hard to cut the tape with. I have a regular dispenser that I use and it works so much better. I recently moved and only used 3M tape for all the boxes I packed. There were only a couple that didn't stay closed but I can't say if that was the tape or the person who taped it. I have used other brands in the past but they were far too thin and not strong enough to keep boxes closed. I have also used this tape to get cat hair off my furniture and clothing. It works great for that!! And since it's clear (nearly invisible), I've used it to repair items as well.
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                                                                      • Recommended
                                                                      Strong And Easy To Use
                                                                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received a free sample of 3M Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape and used this product to seal a package to mail. The tape is wonderful! It dispensed very easily and smoothly. This tape is strong enough to tape cartons of books with just one strip! The adhesive on the tape really holds. The other thing I like about this tape is that it is clear so it can easily be used over labels without fear of covering important shipping information. The amount and length could be a little longer but it’s enough. The tear teeth are sharp and make it easy to get any size piece you need.
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