How many sheets should my shredder handle per pass?

For light home use, a 9-to-12 sheet capacity is plenty. Heavier home-office or small-business workloads benefit from 14-to-24 sheet machines like the Fellowes 99Ci or BONSEN S3105. Note that real-world capacity is usually slightly below the rated number, especially with micro-cut models, so verified-purchase reviewers consistently advise buying more capacity than you think you need.