How to Fill Empty Capsules at Home: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

As more people take control of their health, filling empty capsules at home has become a popular and practical solution. Whether you're customizing supplements, avoiding unwanted additives, or saving money, capsule filling at home offers countless benefits.

In this guide, we'll cover:

1. Why fill your own capsules?

2. How to choose the right capsule size and type

3. The most commonly used capsule filling tools

4. Step-by-step instructions on how to fill capsules easily

1. Why Fill Your Own Capsules?

Filling your own capsules gives you full control over what goes into your body. Here’s why more people are making their own pills at home:

1) Customize Ingredients, Dosage
Perfect for people with food allergies or specific dietary needs. Control the exact amount and contents of each capsule.

2) Avoid Additives
Eliminate artificial preservatives, fillers, and additives often found in store-bought supplements.

3) Create Personalized Supplements
Blend your own herbs, vitamins, or powders to meet your wellness goals.

4) Ensure Freshness
Home-filled capsules are freshly made, helping maintain potency over time.

5) Save Money
Buying powders and empty capsules in bulk is much cheaper than pre-made supplements.

6) Make Capsules for Pets
Easily prepare custom supplements or medications for dogs, cats, or pigs.

2. How to Choose the Right Capsules

1) Capsule Sizes
There are 8 standard sizes: 000 (largest), 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (smallest).
Here are the most popular:

Capsule Size	Approximate Fill Weight (Powder)
000#	800–1600 mg
00#	600–1100 mg
0#	400–800 mg
1#	300–600 mg

Tip: Size 00 and 0 are most commonly used—they balance capacity with ease of swallowing.

2) Capsule Types
Gelatin Capsules: Made from animal collagen. Ideal for general use and compatible with most capsule filling machines.

Vegetarian Capsules: Made from plant-based HPMC. Best for vegans or people with gelatin allergies.

Softgel Capsules: Flexible shells for oil-based fillings like fish oil or CoQ10. Usually more expensive.

3. Most Popular Capsule Filling Tools

1) Stainless Steel Capsule Filling Kit (Most Precise)
Includes a funnel, tamper, spoons, and tray.

✅ Accurate and durable

❌ Fills one capsule at a time, more labor-intensive

2) 24-Hole Capsule Filling Board (Most Compact)
Made of ABS plastic with body/cover plates and scraper.

✅ Fills 24 capsules at once

❌ Limited to sizes 00, 0, and 1; powder may spill

3) 25-Hole Capsule Filling Tray (Most Practical)
Made from high-transparency MABS. Comes with scraper, powder filler, and rotating tamper.

✅ Easy to use, even for seniors

✅ Rotating tamper prevents powder loss

✅ Available in sizes 00–5

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4) 60-Hole Capsule Holding Tray (Best Value)
Made of clear acrylic, includes micro funnel.

✅ Holds 60 capsules, saves time

✅ Great for beginners

❌ Only supports sizes 00 and 0

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5) 100-Hole Capsule Filling Machine (Fastest)
Made of durable ABS, includes full plate set with aligners.

✅ Fill 100 capsules at once

❌ Steeper learning curve, harder to clean

4. Step-by-Step: How to Fill Capsules at Home

1) Using a Stainless Steel Capsule Kit

• Place the empty capsule body in the tray.
• Insert the funnel.
• Scoop powder into the capsule.
• Tamp down.
• Repeat filling/tamping until full.
• Cap the capsule and remove.

2) Using a 24-Hole Capsule Filling Board

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24 holes capsules filling tray step to step guide

• Place capsule bodies into the body plate.
• Position over the base.
• Add powder and spread using the scraper.
• Press powder with the tamper.
• Insert caps into the top plate.
• Align and press to lock.
• Remove finished capsules.

3) Using a 25-Hole Capsule Filling Tray

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• Separate base and powder tray.
• Insert capsule bodies into base.
• Lock powder tray on top.
• Pour powder and level with scraper.
• Press with the tamper switch.
• Rotate switch 90° to close tray.
• Open tray, cap capsules, done!

4) Using a 60-Hole Capsule Holding Tray

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60 holes capsules filling tray step to step guide

• Place capsule bodies into tray.
• Insert funnel into each capsule.
• Scoop powder into capsule, repeat.
• Cap and press gently.
• Flip tray and push capsules out.

5) Using a 100-Hole Capsule Filling Machine

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100 holes capsules filling tray step to step guide

• Fill body plate with capsule bodies.
• Pour powder and spread evenly.
• Press with tamper.
• Fill top plate with caps.
• Align, flip, and press down firmly.
• Remove the top, finished!

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