40ft container: how many 200 l drums fit?
Standard 200 l steel drums, Ø 58.5 × 88 cm, standing upright in straight rows. Inside: 12 032 × 2 352 × 2 395 mm, door 2 340 × 2 292 mm, payload 28 750 kg.
160 by space: 80 per tier × 2
By weight at 220 kg each: no more than 130
Floor plan, one layer
How many fit, by the weight of one
| Weight of one | By space | By weight | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 kg397 lb | 160 | 159 | 159 |
| 220 kg485 lb | 160 | 130 | 130 |
| 250 kg551 lb | 160 | 115 | 115 |
A full 200 l drum weighs about 180 kg (light oils) to 250 kg (heavy liquids); with water about 220 kg. The second tier goes on boards or pallets; check axle loads and the shipper's rules.
✓ VerifiedSource: Hapag-Lloyd — 40' Standard · checked 23 October 2026
Reference calculation. The carrier and driver check placement, securing and legal limits.
Questions and answers
40ft container: how many 200 l drums fit?
160 by space: 80 per tier × 2. By weight at 220 kg each: no more than 130.
Can drums be stacked in two tiers?
Usually yes, with boards or a pallet between the tiers, when the drums are closed and undamaged. The shipper's rules and the drum marking decide.
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