Objective Adoption of the structure of angle-type corrugated carton is a new direction to improve the compressive strength of carton. Methods The effects of factors such as the triangle side length of four angles, the baffle position and the carton height on the compressive strength of corrugated carton were studied, and compared with those of corrugated carton made of material 0201 type with the same size. Results The compressive strength of angle-type corrugated carton could be increased to 2 times or so, and the strength increase of rectangular corrugated carton was higher than that of square corrugated carton, while the influence of baffle position and folding angle of the angle on compressive strength was not significant. Conclusion Angle-type corrugated carton belongs to heavy-load carton, which can be widely used in heavy duty packaging.