200 Gallon Plastic Totes: What Size You Actually Need and What to Ask
A 200 gallon tote holds about 757 liters and weighs over 1,600 lb full of water. Here is how to check if it is the right size before you buy a fleet.
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TL;DR: A 200 gallon tote holds about 757 liters (26.7 cu ft). Full of water, the liquid alone weighs about 1,668 lb (8.34 lb per gallon), so the tote, pallet base and forklift must be rated above that. Many buyers searching "200 gallon tote" actually need either a 275 gallon IBC for liquids or an open-top HDPE bulk container for dry or wet product. LT Plastics, an authorized Bonar Plastics distributor based in Phoenix, AZ, supplies HDPE bulk containers, hoppers, tanks and speed bumps to US plants.
Quick Facts
| Measure | 200 US gallons |
|---|---|
| Liters | about 757 L |
| Cubic feet | about 26.7 cu ft (1 gal = 231 cu in) |
| Water weight | about 1,668 lb |
| Weight with a product of SG 1.2 | about 2,000 lb |
| Common alternative for liquids | 275 gal IBC (see [IBC tote sizes](/resources/ibc-tote-sizes-dimensions-reference)) |
Liquid or Solid? That Decides the Tote
How to Calculate Your Real Size
Example: a sauce with specific gravity 1.1 weighs about 9.2 lb/gal. 200 gallons = about 1,835 lb plus the tote.
What We Know That Buyers Often Miss
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FAQ
How many liters is a 200 gallon tote?
About 757 liters.
How much does a 200 gallon tote weigh full of water?
The water weighs about 1,668 lb; add the empty tote and pallet base.
Is a 200 gallon tote the same as an IBC?
Not always. Standard IBCs are usually 275 or 330 gallons. "Tote" is also used for open-top bulk containers.
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