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Table 1
Capacities, dimensions and weights
| Capacity | Litres | L × W × H (in) | L × W × H (mm) | Tare (lb) | Tare (kg) | Max gross (lb) | Max gross (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 gal | 454 | 40 × 48 × 32 | 1016 × 1219 × 813 | 88 | 40 | 1,150 | 522 |
| 180 gal | 681 | 40 × 48 × 39 | 1016 × 1219 × 991 | 104 | 47 | 1,750 | 794 |
| 220 gal | 833 | 40 × 48 × 42 | 1016 × 1219 × 1067 | 115 | 52 | 2,100 | 953 |
| 275 gal | 1041 | 48 × 40 × 46 | 1219 × 1016 × 1168 | 130 | 59 | 2,650 | 1,202 |
| 330 gal | 1249 | 48 × 40 × 53 | 1219 × 1016 × 1346 | 148 | 67 | 3,000 | 1,361 |
| 350 gal | 1325 | 48 × 40 × 55 | 1219 × 1016 × 1397 | 158 | 72 | 3,200 | 1,452 |
| 550 gal | 2082 | 66 × 46 × 54 | 1676 × 1168 × 1372 | 245 | 111 | 5,100 | 2,313 |
| 793 gal | 3002 | 78 × 52 × 62 | 1981 × 1321 × 1575 | 320 | 145 | 7,400 | 3,357 |
Table 2
Logistics — pallets, trailers and stacking
| Capacity | Pallet base | Per 53′ trailer | Empties double-stacked | Footprint (sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 gal | Composite or plastic | 48 | 96 | 13.3 |
| 180 gal | Composite or steel | 44 | 88 | 13.3 |
| 220 gal | Composite or steel | 40 | 80 | 13.3 |
| 275 gal | Steel, composite or wood | 40 | 80 | 13.3 |
| 330 gal | Steel or composite | 40 | 80 | 13.3 |
| 350 gal | Steel | 40 | 80 | 13.3 |
| 550 gal | Integrated skid | 20 | Not recommended | 21.1 |
| 793 gal | Integrated skid | 14 | Not recommended | 28.2 |
Trailer counts assume a standard 53-foot dry van loaded two across. Empty double-stacking is routine for collections but requires the units to be drained and the cages to be sound.
Table 3
Full weight by product density
The table people most often need and least often have. Capacity is volume; the plate marking is mass. For dense products the marking runs out first.
| Product | SG | 275 gal full | vs 2,650 lb mark | 330 gal full | vs 3,000 lb mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water / most aqueous cleaners | 1.00 | 2,425 lb | OK | 2,902 lb | OK |
| Ethanol, IPA, most solvents | 0.79 | 1,943 lb | OK | 2,324 lb | OK |
| Used cooking oil | 0.92 | 2,241 lb | OK | 2,682 lb | OK |
| Latex paint | 1.28 | 3,067 lb | Over 417 lb | 3,673 lb | Over 673 lb |
| Sodium hydroxide 50% | 1.53 | 3,641 lb | Over 991 lb | 4,361 lb | Over 1,361 lb |
| Sulphuric acid 93% | 1.83 | 4,330 lb | Over 1,680 lb | 5,188 lb | Over 2,188 lb |
| Liquid fertiliser 10-34-0 | 1.38 | 3,297 lb | Over 647 lb | 3,948 lb | Over 948 lb |
| Glycerine | 1.26 | 3,022 lb | Over 372 lb | 3,618 lb | Over 618 lb |
The two formulas worth memorising
Full weight (lb) = gallons × 8.345 × specific gravity + tare.
Legal stack height = (stacking test load ÷ filled gross mass) − 1.
Both numbers come off the UN plate. If you cannot read yours, the decoder will do it for you.
Table 4
Fittings and closures
| Component | Common specification | Alternatives | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet valve | 2" butterfly | 2" ball, 3" butterfly | Butterfly is standard; ball valves seal better on fine solids |
| Outlet thread | S60x6 buttress | S70x6, NPT via adapter | Not NPT — no amount of tape will help |
| Lid | 6" screw cap | 9" cap, vented cap | Vented for gassing product; solid otherwise |
| Gasket | EPDM | Viton | EPDM for aqueous, Viton for hydrocarbons and aromatics |
| Dust cap | 2" screw | Tamper-evident | Fit one — it is the cheapest contamination control there is |
| Cage | Galvanised steel lattice | Powder-coated | ~42 kg on a 275 |
What are the dimensions of a standard 275 gallon IBC tote?
Roughly 48 by 40 by 46 inches — the same 48 × 40 footprint as a standard pallet, which is exactly why they move so efficiently. A 330 shares that footprint and gains its extra volume in height.
How much does a full IBC tote weigh?
Tare plus the product, and the product dominates. A caged 275 is about 62 kg empty; filled with water it is around 1,100 kg gross. Multiply capacity by your product's specific gravity rather than assuming water.
How many IBC totes fit on a truck?
A 53-foot trailer takes 40 to 45 units on the floor, or up to double that if the containers are rated to stack and your gross weight allows it. Weight, not floor space, is usually the limit.
Can I stack these containers?
Read the stacking test load off the plate and divide by the filled gross mass, then subtract the unit standing on the floor. A stacking test load of zero means nothing goes on top, full stop.
What thread is the outlet valve?
Most commonly S60x6 buttress, with S70x6 on larger units and NPT only via an adapter. It is not NPT natively, and no amount of thread tape will make it behave as though it were.
Need these figures for a specific container?
Send us a photo of the plate. We'll read it and give you the real numbers for that unit rather than the typical ones.
