Abstract: An improved electrical outlet or conduit box and a method of making the same by forming on a strip of flat material a plurality of blanks arranged with the bases of the outlet boxes in the center with rows of sidewalls extending parallel to each other along opposite sides of the strip of blanks. At least one sidewall for each outlet box blank is formed between the rows, between the adjacent bases, and extending perpendicular to the rows, so as to save space on the strip. Nailing tabs may be formed integrally with the base.