# Mixing Flowhive & Langstroth boxes

**URL:** <https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mixing-flowhive-langstroth-boxes/29151>\
**Category:** Equipment\
**Tags:** hybrid-hive, australia\
**Created:** [January 27, 2021, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mixing-flowhive-langstroth-boxes/29151 "2021-01-27T11:18:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![Trevor1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bb73d2/32.png) [@Trevor1](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Trevor1)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mixing-flowhive-langstroth-boxes/29151/1 "2021-01-27T11:18:54Z")

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Dear All  
Can you please advise;  
Are the dimensions of the 6-frame Flowhive exactly the same as the 8-frame Langstroff ?  
I am hoping to keep my 6-frame Flowhive Super and underpin it with an 8-frame Langstroff brood box.  
Kind Regards  
Trevor

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**Author:** ![Dawn\_SD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/dawn_sd/32/15954_2.png) [@Dawn\_SD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dawn_SD)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mixing-flowhive-langstroth-boxes/29151/2 "2021-01-27T17:11:09Z")

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> [@Trevor1](#):
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> Are the dimensions of the 6-frame Flowhive exactly the same as the 8-frame Langstroff ?

The basic answer is yes. The more accurate answer is that manufacturers vary the exact dimensions slightly, and the boxes may vary by as much as 5mm (1/4 inch). In reality, that doesn’t matter, because as long as you center the boxes on top of each other, they fit perfectly well. From a distance, you probably wouldn’t even notice any slight overhang.

I have one full Flow hive classic (6 frame) and several traditional 8-frame Langstroth hives. The super fits perfectly on all of my hives. 😉

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**Author:** ![Trevor1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bb73d2/32.png) [@Trevor1](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Trevor1)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mixing-flowhive-langstroth-boxes/29151/3 "2021-01-27T19:13:53Z")

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Many thanks Dawn.  
That confirms my own measuring.  
ie the slight difference in size does not prevent mixing the two types of boxes.  
Kind rgds Trevor

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**Author:** ![HappyHibee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/happyhibee/32/27808_2.png) [@HappyHibee](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/HappyHibee)\
**Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mixing-flowhive-langstroth-boxes/29151/4 "2021-01-29T00:41:59Z")

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The only issue you might have is the Flow hive roof after removing the super.

I’ve a uk bought 8 frame langstroth brood box and after removing the Flow Hive super the flowhive roof doesn’t fit over the langstroth brood box.

I’ve had to buy a traditional 8 frame langstroth flat roof.

I only have single brood on my hives and cycles out the Flow Hive brood box this season to clean.

Not the end of the world