Pallet guides › Bulk bags (FIBC)
How many bulk bags fit in a 53 ft trailer?
1 bulk bag per pallet: 1 tier of 1, 46 in tall, 2,045 lb loaded.
Assuming 35 × 35 × 40 in bags at 2,000 lb, one per 48 × 40 pallet, on a 48 in × 40 in pallet.
Open this plan in 3DChange any number, then print a load sheet and pallet labels.
Tier layout
How many in a truck or container
| Truck / container | Pallets | Bulk bags | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' Dry Van | 22 | 22 bulk bags | 44,990 lb weight limit |
| 48' Dry Van | 22 | 22 bulk bags | 44,990 lb weight limit |
| 40' Sea Container | 20 | 20 bulk bags | 40,900 lb |
| 40' High Cube | 28 (2 high) | 28 bulk bags | 57,260 lb weight limit |
| 20' Sea Container | 10 | 10 bulk bags | 20,450 lb |
Questions
How many bulk bags fit on a pallet?
1 per pallet: 1 tier of 1, 46 in tall including the pallet. Height is what limits it; a taller max height fits more tiers.
How many fit in a 53' Dry Van?
22 pallets, 22 bulk bags in all, 44,990 lb, stopped by the weight limit.
What freight class is it?
About class 55 by density (40.01 lb/ft³). Density is only part of the NMFC rules, so confirm the item with your carrier.
Can I change the numbers?
Yes. Open the plan in the optimizer, change the size, weight, pallet or truck, and download a load sheet and pallet labels. It is free and you do not need an account to try it.