How many IBC tanks will fit on a truck or shipping container?
Use this table to determine how many IBC tanks will fit in common shipping methods such as semi-trailer trucks and shipping containers.
Number of Standard IBCs Per Shipping Container
| Equipment | Interior Dimensions | Door Opening | Number of IBCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTL (Less Than Truckload) | N/A | N/A | 12 - 300 Gal IBCs 12 - 350 Gal IBCs 6 - 550 Gal IBCs |
| 53' Enclosed Van (Truckload) | N/A | N/A | 52 - 300 Gal IBCs 52 - 350 Gal IBCs 26 - 550 Gal IBCs |
| 20' Standard Shipping Container | L: 5.90m (19'4") W: 2.35m (7'9") H: 2.39m (7'10") | W: 2.34m (7'8") H: 2.28m (7'6") | 8 - 300 Gal IBCs 8 - 350 Gal IBCs 8 - 550 Gal IBCs |
| 40' Standard Shipping Container | L: 12.02m (39'5") W: 2.34m (7'8") H: 2.36m (7'8") | W: 2.33m (7'7") H: 2.27m (7'5") | 18 - 300 Gal IBCs 18 - 350 Gal IBCs 18 - 550 Gal IBCs |
| 40' High Cube Shipping Container | L: 12.03m (39'6") W: 2.35m (7'8") H: 2.69m (8'10") | W: 2.34m (7'8") H: 2.58m (8'6") | 36 - 300 Gal IBCs 36 - 350 Gal IBCs 18 - 550 Gal IBCs |
