Zig Zag Rolling Papers (2026): French Orange vs White vs Hemp, Sizes, and Cones

Experienced extract enthusiasts report that, if you want one pack of Zig Zag rolling papers and no regrets, buy the 1 1/4 French Orange: 78mm x 44mm, 32 papers a booklet, thin enough to burn evenly and forgiving enough to roll with average fingers. Go Original White if you roll small, Organic Hemp if you want unbleached paper, and cones if you never want to roll at all.

Quick answer: For most people the best Zig Zag rolling papers are the 1 1/4 French Orange (78 x 44mm, 32 leaves). Pick White for small rolls, Organic Hemp for unbleached paper, or cones to skip rolling.

Zig Zag sells a lot of SKUs that look nearly identical on a shelf. The differences that actually matter come down to three things: paper size, paper material, and whether you want to roll or fill a cone. Get those three right and the rest is cover color.

Below is how the lineup breaks down, with sizes and prices pulled from our Zig Zag collection this week, plus the per-paper and per-cone math so you can see which cartons are actually a deal.

Zig Zag rolling papers by size: 70mm, 1 1/4 and King

Size is the decision that changes your roll the most, so start here. Zig Zag uses the standard industry sizes, and the catalog dimensions are specific enough to compare properly.

Size	Dimensions	Paper area	Compared to single wide
Single wide (Original White)	70mm x 38mm	2,660 mm²	baseline
1 1/4 (French Orange, Ultra Thin, Hemp)	78mm x 44mm	3,432 mm²	about 29% more paper
King Size	100mm x 53mm	5,300 mm²	about 2x the paper

Those area numbers are just length times width, but they tell you something useful. A 1 1/4 is not a dramatically bigger roll than a single wide. It's about 8mm longer and 6mm wider. A King, on the other hand, is close to double. People who jump straight from singles to kings usually find the roll loose and floppy until they learn to pack more evenly.

Single wide (70mm): small, quick, and easy to waste

Single wide is the classic cigarette-size paper. It rolls fast and it's the right call if you roll by yourself and want something you finish in a few minutes. The catch is that small papers are less forgiving of uneven packing. A lumpy single wide canoes (burns down one side) faster than a lumpy 1 1/4, because there is less paper to even things out.

1 1/4 (78mm): the size most people should start with

This is the default for a reason. It's long enough to hold an even line of material, narrow enough that the paper doesn't bunch when you tuck it, and it's the size Zig Zag makes in the most paper types. If you're not sure what you want, buy 1 1/4. I would argue it's also the easiest size to learn on, because you get a little more paper to work with without the extra length of a king fighting you.

King Size (100mm): for sharing or for people who already roll well

King papers are 100mm x 53mm. That extra width means extra paper wrapping around itself, which can add a bit of paper taste and needs a steadier tuck. They're great once you can roll a tight 1 1/4. Our King Size carton (24 booklets, 32 papers each) is out of stock as I write this, so if you want king size right now, the king cones further down are the in-stock route.

Paper types: French Orange vs White vs Ultra Thin vs Organic Hemp

Once you've picked a size, the paper itself is the next variable. All of the Zig Zag papers we carry use natural gum arabic on the seal line, a plant-based adhesive from acacia sap. So the glue isn't really the difference between them. The fiber and the thickness are.

French Orange: the one I'd hand a beginner

French Orange is made from natural flax fibers in the 1 1/4 size. It's thin, but not so thin that it tears when you crease it, and it burns slow and even when the roll is packed properly. Each booklet holds 32 papers, and our carton holds 24 booklets.

• Price: $89.99 for the carton (24 booklets, 768 papers)
• Per booklet: about $3.75
• Per paper: about 12 cents

If you're asking "which Zig Zag should I buy," this is usually the answer.

Original White: the small, cheap classic

Original White is also flax with a gum arabic seal, but in the 70mm x 38mm single wide size. It's the lowest cost per paper in the lineup.

• Price: $60.99 for the carton (24 booklets of 32, 768 papers)
• Per booklet: about $2.54
• Per paper: about 8 cents

The honest tradeoff: you save about 4 cents a paper over French Orange, but you also get about 22% less paper per sheet. If you roll small, that's a straight saving. If you find yourself wishing every roll were a bit bigger, buy the 1 1/4 instead of rolling two singles.

Ultra Thin: less paper taste, less margin for error

Zig Zag Ultra Thin papers come in 1 1/4 (78mm x 44mm) and are thinner than French Orange. Less paper means less paper flavor and a little less ash. It also means they're more delicate. If you lick the gum line too wet or crease too hard, an ultra thin paper will tear where French Orange wouldn't. Our Ultra Thin stock is sold out at the moment, so treat this as background for when it comes back.

Organic Hemp: unbleached, and more papers per booklet

The Organic Hemp papers are unbleached 1 1/4 papers made from hemp fiber, and they pack more per booklet than the flax papers: 50 papers per booklet instead of 32.

• Price: $57.99 in our collection
• Size: 1 1/4 (the standard 78mm length)
• Leaves per booklet: 50

Hemp paper has a slightly coarser feel than flax, which some people find easier to grip when rolling. It also tends to hold a crease a bit better. If you prefer unbleached paper, this is the pick, and the 50-leaf booklet means you open a new one less often.

Zig Zag cones: when skipping the roll is the smarter buy

Pre-rolled cones are papers that come already rolled into a tapered shape with a filter tip in the end. You fill, pack, twist the top, done. No technique, no tearing, no canoe from a bad tuck. We've covered the general how-to in our pre-rolled cones guide, so here I'll stick to what the Zig Zag cone listings actually cost per cone.

Cost per cone, by carton

Product	Count	Price	Per cone
1 1/4 Bulk Unbleached Cones	900 (18 boxes of 50)	$97.99	about 11 cents
70's Unbleached Cones	288 (12 boxes of 24)	$60.99	about 21 cents
King Paper Cones	24 tubes, 1 cone each	$25.99	about $1.08

Here's the number that surprised me when I ran it: the 900-cone carton works out to about 11 cents a cone, and a French Orange paper is about 12 cents. At that volume, a pre-rolled cone with the filter already in it costs about the same as a loose paper with no tip. If you go through papers fast, the bulk cone carton is the best value in the whole Zig Zag lineup. It's also a lot of cones (900 is a big box), so it only makes sense if you'll actually use them before they sit around for a year.

70mm vs 1 1/4 vs King cones

The 70's cones are 70mm long (about 2.75 inches), so they sit at the small end, closer to a single wide. The 1 1/4 bulk cones match the most popular paper size. And the King cones are individually tubed, which makes them pricier per cone but also crush-proof in a pocket. Zig Zag also makes Organic Hemp cones in both 1 1/4 and King, for people who want unbleached paper in cone form.

Packing a cone properly

Most cone problems are packing problems. Fill in two or three stages and tamp lightly between each, using a packing stick, a pen cap or a chopstick. Don't pack the bottom rock hard, because the airflow has to get through the whole length. Twist the top, light it evenly by rotating, and you're done.

Papers or cones: an honest comparison

Neither one is better across the board. It depends on what you value.

Pick papers if you like controlling the size of each roll, you want the lowest cost per sheet in smaller sizes, or you carry a booklet in your wallet and don't want a box of cones crushing in a bag. A booklet of 32 French Orange papers takes up almost no room.

Pick cones if you hate rolling, you share often and want every one to look the same, or you buy in bulk anyway. Cones also cut out the separate filter tip, which is worth something if you've been tearing up business cards to make crutches.

My own preference: keep a booklet of 1 1/4 French Orange for everyday use and a box of cones around for when friends come over and nobody wants to sit there rolling.

Don't skip the filter tip with papers

If you roll papers, use a tip. It keeps the end from collapsing, stops loose bits from ending up in your mouth, and gives the roll a firm shape to build around. Our guide to rolling better joints with filter tips walks through the folds step by step.

Rolling gear that makes Zig Zag papers easier to use

Papers are cheap. The gear around them is what keeps your rolls consistent.

A rolling tray, so you stop losing material

A tray gives you a dedicated surface to grind, sort and roll without spilling onto a table or couch. The Zig Zag Small Rolling Tray is a thick tin tray, about 10.65 x 6.30 inches (the Hemp design is 10 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches), at $12.99. That's big enough to roll a 1 1/4 or King comfortably and small enough to throw in a backpack. Our rolling trays and work surfaces collection has larger options if you roll for a group.

A grinder sized to how much you roll

Even grind is the single biggest factor in a roll that burns straight. Chunks create air pockets, and air pockets cause runs. A 2.5 inch grinder covers most people who roll a few papers a day. If you're filling a lot of cones at once, a 4 inch XL saves real time. Our grinder size comparison goes into which size fits which habit.

A rolling machine, if hand-rolling isn't clicking

The Zig Zag Cigarette Roller is the classic two-roller machine with a fabric apron. It's sold in cartons of 12 rollers, sized to the paper length: the 78mm carton is $63.99 and the 100mm is $64.49 (the 70mm is out of stock right now). Match the roller to your paper length. A 78mm roller pairs with 1 1/4 papers, and a 100mm roller with King Size.

Which Zig Zag rolling papers should you buy?

Here's the short version, based on how you actually roll:

1. First time rolling, or you just want something that works: 1 1/4 French Orange.
2. You roll small and want the cheapest paper: Original White (70mm), about 8 cents a paper.
3. You prefer unbleached paper: Organic Hemp 1 1/4, with 50 leaves per booklet.
4. You want the least paper taste and you roll well: Ultra Thin 1 1/4, when it's back in stock.
5. You hate rolling: 1 1/4 bulk unbleached cones, about 11 cents each in the 900-cone carton.
6. You want a pocket-safe king: the King Paper Cones in individual tubes, about $1.08 each.

Three mistakes that waste papers

• Licking the whole gum line soaking wet. A light pass is all gum arabic needs. Too much water wrinkles the paper and weakens the seal.
• Rolling with a coarse grind. Chunky material won't sit evenly, and the roll canoes no matter how good the paper is.
• Buying a big carton of a size you've never tried. Grab one booklet's worth of experience first. A carton of King papers you don't like rolling is a lot of paper to give away.

How to store a carton so the last booklet rolls like the first

Paper and cones both soften in humid air and dry out in a hot car. Keep cartons sealed and somewhere cool and dry, and don't leave an open booklet in a bathroom or next to a humidifier. Soft paper is harder to crease and tears more easily.

Frequently asked questions

What size are Zig Zag 1 1/4 papers?

Zig Zag 1 1/4 papers measure 78mm x 44mm. That applies to French Orange, Ultra Thin and the 1 1/4 Organic Hemp papers.

How many papers are in a Zig Zag booklet?

French Orange, Original White and King Size booklets hold 32 papers each. Organic Hemp booklets hold 50. Cartons of the flax papers hold 24 booklets, so 768 papers.

What is the difference between Zig Zag White and Orange?

Both are flax papers with a natural gum arabic seal. In our listings, Original White is single wide at 70mm x 38mm, while French Orange is the 1 1/4 size at 78mm x 44mm. White is the cheaper per paper; Orange gives you about 29% more paper per sheet.

Are Zig Zag cones cheaper than papers?

In bulk, roughly the same. The 900-cone 1 1/4 carton works out to about 11 cents a cone, close to the 12 cents per French Orange paper, and the cone already includes the filter tip.

What glue do Zig Zag papers use?

Natural gum arabic, a plant-based adhesive made from the sap of the acacia tree. It activates with a light touch of moisture.

The bottom line

For most people, the right Zig Zag rolling papers are the 1 1/4 French Orange, and the right cones are the 1 1/4 bulk carton if you roll often enough to use 900 of them. Everything else is a variation on size and fiber. Pick the size first, the paper second, and spend the extra few dollars on a decent grinder and a tray, because those do more for a clean, even burn than any paper upgrade will.

Everything here ships from Oil Slick in discreet packaging, with free US shipping on orders over $50. Prices and stock are from our catalog as of late October 2026 and change often, so the live Zig Zag collection and our rolling papers and cones page are the source of truth.