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Wholesale Heavy-Duty Aluminium Foil Rolls: 18 in x 1,000 ft for Catering and Food Service
Buying foil by the roll: 80 gauge in metric, roll weight, price per square metre and what to ask for food contact when you buy aluminium foil in bulk.
Updated Nov 6, 2026
Wholesale aluminium foil, foil roll suppliers and bulk aluminum foil are searched for in the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa and the Gulf as well as the United States, mostly by caterers, restaurants and food manufacturers who go through a roll a week. The product is spelled differently, but the buying questions are the same: how thick, how heavy, what it costs per square metre, and what paperwork a food buyer should ask for.
The roll
Our heavy-duty foil is 18 in × 1,000 ft, which is 457 mm × 305 m, at 80 gauge (0.0008 in, about 20 micron), in a cutter box, sold by the roll. At 457 mm it sits next to the 450 mm catering rolls common in the UK and Europe.
| Rolls | Price per roll | Order value | Cost per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (the minimum) | $67.50 | $540 | about $0.48 |
| 24 | $65.70 | $1,577 | about $0.47 |
| 48 | $63.90 | $3,067 | about $0.46 |
| 96 | $62.10 | $5,962 | about $0.45 |
| 240 and above | Quoted | ||
One roll holds 139 m² of foil (0.457 m × 305 m), so the cost per square metre is the roll price divided by 139. Prices are in US dollars and exclude freight.
Weight, and why it matters for freight
Aluminium is dense. At 20 micron, a roll weighs about 7.6 kg (139 m² × 20 micron × 2.70 g/cm³), so a minimum order of eight rolls is over 60 kg. Unlike mailers, foil is charged by weight, so freight is a larger share of the delivered cost for a small order than for a big one. We quote freight for your address with the goods, so you can compare the delivered price per roll.
Which gauge to choose
80 gauge suits covering and lining loaded pans, roasting and general kitchen use. Standard foil is thinner and cheaper per roll, but is the wrong choice when it tears and has to be doubled. Our heavy-duty versus standard foil guide shows the weights, and how much foil you need helps you order by usage.
What to ask for when you buy for food
If the foil touches food, ask the supplier for food-contact documentation that applies in your market, and keep it with your records. Rules differ in the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa and the Gulf states, and we do not claim a certificate on this website that we cannot show you. Ask us for the paperwork for the batch you are buying before you order.
Order it with the rest of the kitchen
Caterers who buy foil usually also buy bin liners and pallet or tray wrap. Our heavy-duty trash bags and stretch film can ship on one freight booking.
Buying from outside the United States
We supply businesses worldwide, with freight quoted for your address. Import duty, tax and any food-import paperwork are for the recipient unless the quotation says otherwise, and we advise confirming with your customs agent. See our South Africa and UK pages.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for aluminium foil?
Eight rolls, worth $540.
What thickness is it?
80 gauge, which is 0.0008 in or about 20 micron.
Is it suitable for food?
It is sold in our foodservice supplies range. For your market, ask us for the food-contact documentation before ordering and keep it on file.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer or USDT, against a proforma invoice.
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More guides on this topic
- Heavy-Duty vs Standard Aluminum Foil: Which Gauge to Buy — Foil is sold in weights, and heavy duty is a label rather than a standard. What gauge actually means, how the weights compare, and when the heavier roll saves money.
- How Much Aluminum Foil Does a Kitchen Use? Roll Yield Explained — One 18 in x 1000 ft roll is 1,500 square feet. How many pans, trays and portions that covers, and how to turn your daily use into a sensible order.
- Trash Bag Sizes Explained: Matching a Bag to Your Bin — Gallons tell you what a bin holds, not what bag fits it. Here is how to work out the right bag from two measurements, and why 38 × 58 inches suits a 55-gallon drum.
- Trash Bag Thickness: Mil, Micron, Gauge and What Matters — Mil, gauge, micron and "mil equivalent" all describe thickness, and not always honestly. How to read them, and why material matters as much as the number.
Still not sure?
Tell us what you ship and roughly how much of it, and we will recommend a specification and price it.