330 Gallon IBC Tote Dimensions: Footprint, Height and How Many Fit a Trailer
A typical 330 gallon IBC sits on a 48 x 40 in footprint and is about 53 in tall. Full of water it carries about 2,750 lb. Here is how to plan floor, racks and freight.
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TL;DR: Most 330 gallon IBC totes use the same 48 x 40 in footprint as a 275 gallon tote. The extra volume comes from height, usually about 53 in instead of about 46 in. 330 gallons is about 1,249 liters, and the water alone weighs about 2,752 lb. Always confirm the exact model's spec sheet, because cage, valve and pallet base change the outside size. 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 | 330 gallon IBC (typical) |
|---|---|
| Liters | about 1,249 L |
| Footprint | about 48 x 40 in (same as 275 gal) |
| Height | about 53 in (vs about 46 in for 275 gal) |
| Water weight | about 2,752 lb (8.34 lb/gal) |
| Totes per 53 ft trailer floor | about 26 single-stacked, 48 in side along the length |
Why the Footprint Matters More Than the Gallons
If your racks, wash bays and forklift paths are already sized for 48 x 40 in pallets, a 330 gallon tote drops into the same lanes. The questions that change are height and weight:
Trailer Planning
A 53 ft trailer is about 630 in long inside. With the 48 in side along the length, that is 13 rows of 2 = about 26 totes per floor. Full liquid totes usually hit the legal weight before the floor is full: 26 x 2,752 lb = about 71,500 lb of water, well above a typical 45,000 lb payload. Plan full loads by weight, empty returns by floor space. Use the CBM calculator for mixed loads.
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FAQ
What are the dimensions of a 330 gallon IBC tote?
Typically about 48 x 40 x 53 in. Confirm the spec sheet for the exact model.
How much does a 330 gallon tote weigh full of water?
The water weighs about 2,752 lb; add the empty tote and base.
Is a 330 gallon tote wider than a 275 gallon tote?
Usually not. Both commonly use a 48 x 40 in footprint; the 330 is taller.
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