How many IBC totes fit in a 40ft container?
A 40ft container fits 20 standard IBC totes on the floor. Stackable IBCs go 2-high for 40 total.
20
standard 1000L IBC totes (120×100×116 cm), single layer
- Single layer
- 20 IBCs
- 2-high (stackable)
- 40 IBCs
- Liquid capacity
- 20,000–40,000 L
- Weight (water)
- 20,000–40,000 kg
Weight limit warning
40 IBCs of water = 40,000 kg — far exceeds the 26,580 kg payload limit. For heavy liquids, you're limited to about 26 IBCs. For lighter liquids (solvents, food oils), 30+ may be possible.
Always check the specific gravity of your liquid before assuming 2-high stacking is viable.
IBC dimensions
| Type | Footprint | Height | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 1000L | 1200×1000 mm | 1160 mm | 1000 L |
| Slim 600L | 1200×800 mm | 1000 mm | 600 L |
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