How Big Is A Bulk Bag? Bulk Bag Size, Weight & Dimension Guide
So, how big is a bulk bag, exactly?
A bulk bag size can vary, with typical dimensions ranging fromย 12 inches to 63 inches in height, 12 inches to 56 inches in length, and 12 inches to 56 inches in width. In addition, inlet and outlet sizes can add between 12 and 14 inches to the height.
However, determining the exact size of a bulk bag can be crucial for planning logistics and ensuring optimal usage.
Whether you’re a supplier, distributor or consumer, understanding the dimensions of a bulk bag is essential for streamlined operations and informed decision-making.
How Big Is a Bulk Bag? Bulk Bag Size Guide In Detail
Below, you’ll find more standard bag dimensions for each of our FIBC bags. Use this to ensure you choose the right size for your needs, taking into account fill and discharge types for the flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Baffle Bulk Bag Dimensions
The bulk bag dimensions for our baffle bags are:
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 12" | 12" | 12" |
| Maximum | 56" | 56" | 56" |
Builders Bag Size: How Big Is A Builders Bag?
A builders bag size ranges from 12″ to 56″ for length, width and height to suit your needs in our types A, B, C and D bulk bags. Our concrete washout bags have a 40″ to 45″ length and width, with the height being 21″.
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Types A, B, C, D | 12"โ56" | 12"โ56" | 12"โ56" |
| Concrete washout | 40"โ45" | 40"โ45" | 21" |
APC Peanut Tote Sizes
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag | 31" | 41" | 63" |
| Inlet | 12" | 12" | 12" |
| Outlet | 14" | 14" | 12" |
Drum Bag Dimensions
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag | 13" | 13" | 17" |
| Inlet | 12" | 12" | 12" |
| Outlet | Flat Bottom | Flat Bottom | Flat Bottom |
Duffle Top, Flat Bottom
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Minimum | 35" | 35" | 36" |
| Bag Maximum | 48" | 48" | 45" |
| Inlet | Duffle | Duffle | Duffle |
| Outlet | Flat Bottom | Flat Bottom | Flat Bottom |
Duffle Top, Spout Bottom
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Minimum | 33" | 33" | 20" |
| Bag Maximum | 36" | 36" | 55" |
| Inlet | Duffle | Duffle | Duffle |
| Outlet | 14" | 14" | 14" |
Open Top, Flat Bottom
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Minimum | 33" | 33" | 36" |
| Bag Maximum | 35" | 35" | 50" |
| Inlet | Open | Open | Open |
| Outlet | Flat Bottom | Flat Bottom | Flat Bottom |
Open Top, Spout Bottom
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Minimum | 35" | 35" | 60" |
| Bag Maximum | 35" | 35" | 60" |
| Inlet | Open | Open | Open |
| Outlet | 14" | 14" | 14" |
Spout Top, Spout Bottom
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Minimum | 35" | 35" | 40" |
| Bag Maximum | 35" | 35" | 40" |
| Inlet | 14" | 14" | 14" |
| Outlet | 14" | 14" | 14" |
Circular
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Minimum | 12" | 12" | 56" |
| Bag Maximum | 12" | 12" | 56" |
U-Panel
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Minimum | 12" | 12" | 56" |
| Bag Maximum | 12" | 12" | 56" |
Food-Grade
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Minimum | 35" | 35" | 40" |
| Bag Maximum | 35" | 35" | 40" |
UN-Certified
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Minimum | 12" | 12" | 12" |
| Bag Maximum | 56" | 56" | 56" |
Bulk Bag Weight Guide
As with the size sections above, we’ve broken down each product below by safe working load:
| Bulk Bag | Safe Working Load |
|---|---|
| Type A | Up to 5,000lbs (2,267kg) |
| Type B | Up to 5,000lbs (2,267kg) |
| Type C | Up to 3,000lbs (1,360kg) |
| Type D | Up to 5,000lbs (2,267kg) |
| Food-Grade | Up to 3,000lbs (1,360kg) |
| UN-Certified | Up to 5,000lbs (2,267kg) |
| Baffle | Up to 5,000lbs (2,267kg) |
| APC Peanut | Up to 2,400lbs (1,088kg) |
| Drum | Up to 500lbs (226kg) |
| Duffle Top, Flat Bottom | Up to 3,000lbs (1,360kg) |
| Duffle Top, Spout Bottom | Up to 3,000lbs (1,360kg) |
| Open Top, Flat Bottom | Up to 3,000lbs (1,360kg) |
| Open Top, Spout Bottom | Up to 3,000lbs (1,360kg) |
| Spout Top, Spout Bottom | Up to 3,000lbs (1,360kg) |
| Circular | Up to 5,000lbs (2,267kg) |
| Concrete Washout | Up to 2,600lbs (1,179kg) |
| U-Panel | Up to 5,000lbs (2,267kg) |
Factors to consider when choosing dumpy bag sizes & bulk bag dimensions
We recommend that you keep these factors in mind when choosing dumpy bag sizes or bulk bag dimensions:
- Capacity requirements: Determine your desired bag volume or weight capacity so it can accommodate your specific needs.
- Material density: Consider the density of the content material being stored or transported, as it can affect bag load capacity and dimensions.
- Available space: Evaluate storage or transportation space so the bag size fits comfortably and allows for efficient handling, whether they’re empty or full.
- Weight limitations: Double-check handling equipment weight limitations and regulations to ensure the bag size remains within the acceptable limits.
- Handling and transportation methods: How are you going to transport the bag? Do you have any specific customer requirements for handling and storage? Also consider aspects such as forklifts or cranes to ensure bag size compatibility.
- Safety and stability: Ensuring your bag size provides stability during storage and transportation reduces the risk of accidents or damage.
Remember: Big bag sizes affect weight and pallet size
Big bag sizes have a direct impact on both weight and pallet size considerations. For instance, larger bulk bag sizes generally have a higher weight capacity, allowing for the transportation and storage of greater quantities of materials.
However, it’s important to note that as the size of the bulk bag increases, so does its weight, which can affect handling and transportation logistics.
While our FIBC bags manufacturing process is the same for all our products, sack dimensions play a role in determining the number of bags that can fit on a pallet. Larger bulk bags may require larger pallets or may limit the number of bags that can be stacked securely.
It’s crucial to consider the compatibility between bulk bag sizes and pallet dimensions to ensure safe stacking, efficient use of space and compliance with transportation regulations.
Ultimately, finding the right balance between bulk bag size, weight capacity, and pallet size is essential for optimizing storage, transportation, and logistics operations, so please get in touch with us if you’re unsure what size, weight and type of bag you need.
How to choose the right bulk bag sizes for you
Since bulk bags come in all base, loop, inlet and outlet styles and dimensions, consider the following to ensure you choose the correct size:
- Product size and weight: To begin, consider the size and weight of the product to be stored in the bulk bags. Beyond simple width and height measurements, product weight per cubic foot is crucial. Determine the quantity of contents you need and divide it by the bulk weight per cubic foot to determine optimal capacity.
- Loops, inlets and outlets:ย We can create bulk bags in all-manner of loop, inlet and outlet combinations for efficient handling, filling and discharge. The combination of these is vital to ensure you get theย rightย bag to suit your industry and further customer needs, especially since they impact height and weight.
- Pallet size: The pallets should align with the bag’s footprint. Ensuring compatibility between bulk bag sizes and pallet dimensions is vital for proper storage and transportation.
Don’t forget that even if you don’t find the right bag for you on our website, you can still get in contact with us to see if we can make something more bespoke.
Our big bag size key takeaways
When it comes to the success of your operations, choosing the right big bag size is a game-changer.
By carefully considering factors like product weight, capacity needs, and big style (4 standard loops or 2, for example), you can optimize storage, transportation, and pouring processes.
Remember, it’s not just about dimensions; it’s about finding the ideal fit for your specific needs.
Whether you’re in construction, agriculture or any industry that relies on FIBCs, a the optimalย bag size can revolutionize safety, streamline logistics and supercharge overall productivity.
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By Purvis King
Bringing over 35 years of textile and flexible packaging experience to Palmetto, Mr. King earned his Bachelorโs Degree in Mathematics and Physics from Augusta College in 1985. He is skilled in all aspects of manufacturing and engineering of flexible, woven polypropylene plastics. In his free time Mr. King enjoys playing disc golf with his two sons and enjoying the outdoors.
