We find many people are interested in learning what the measurements are for the 5-gallon buckets. Width and height of individual buckets, size of pallets and more will be covered in our article today. All of the following 5-gallon bucket measurements information can be found in our 5-Gallon Specification Sheet PDF.
Single 5-Gallon Bucket Measurements
- Width: outside edge to outside edge with lid – 12.31”
- Width: edge to edge without lid – 11.88”
- Height: single bucket with lid – 14.9”
Stacking Single 5-Gallon Buckets
Stacking buckets can sometimes feel like an art. Our buckets provide a .45” lip to help prevent tip-overs and improve stacking performance, however, always be mindful of the following recommendations. Use cautious judgement when stacking filled buckets to ensure safety of individuals.
Palletizing Empty 5-Gallon Buckets
If empty buckets are being stacked for shipment or storage, each pallet is usually arranged in a 4 x 3 arrangement (48” x 40”). The skid stacking height of buckets or buckets and lids combined should be no greater than 91” in height. These parameters allow for up to 252 empty 5-gallon buckets per skid or 180 5-gallon buckets with lids per skid.
IMPORTANT: Never allow buckets to overlap the edge of the pallet. Please refer to the pallet shipping data section below to learn more about dimensions for shipping.
Palletizing Filled 5-Gallon Buckets
If you are stacking buckets with lids that are filled with product, be mindful that the recommended height should not exceed 61.17” for safety reasons.
Pallet Shipping Details for 5-Gallon Buckets
These specifications are guidelines only. We cannot guarantee exact measurements of specifications. Customers should verify specific product to be packaged.
5 Gallon Buckets With Lids: Pallet Quantities, Dimensions and Weight
5 Gallon Buckets Only: Pallet Quantities, Dimensions and Weight
Material Details for 5-Gallon Buckets
Our 5-gallon buckets are made of high density polyethylene (HDPE). The gasket is made with ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM). Each bucket has a metal handle with a plastic hand grip.
Standard Wall Thickness and Weight
| Wall Thickness | inch | cm |
|---|---|---|
|
Bucket |
.091 |
.231 |
|
Gasket Lid |
.080 |
.203 |
| Standard Weight (+/- 2%) | lb. | g |
|---|---|---|
|
Bucket (with handle) |
2.5 |
1134 |
|
Gasket Lid (345) |
0.8 |
363 |
Thermal Resistance
Our thermal resistance is tested with water.
- Filling: from -38°F (-38°C) to 180°F (82°C)
- Warehousing: from -40°F (-40°C) to 102°F (39°C)
Capacities: Volume and Product Density
| Volume | Gallons | Liters |
|---|---|---|
|
Nominal |
5 |
18.93 |
|
Maximum to Overflow |
5.66 |
21.50 |
|
Maximum with Gasket Lid |
5.55 |
20.98 |
| Product Density (g/cm3) | Max Weight Filled with Lid lb. | Max Weight Filled with Lid kg |
|---|---|---|
|
0.5 |
23.13 |
10.49 |
|
0.6 |
27.75 |
12.59 |
|
0.7 |
32.38 |
14.69 |
|
0.8 |
37.00 |
16.78 |
|
0.9 |
41.63 |
18.88 |
|
1.0 |
46.25 |
20.98 |
|
1.1 |
50.88 |
23.08 |
|
1.2 |
55.50 |
25.18 |
View and download our 5-gallon bucket specification sheet.
5 Gallon Bucket Measurements for Wraps
Many of our clients ask about labeling their 5-gallon buckets. We use heat transfer printing and offer full or half wrap. Full wrap is 31” around the bucket. There must be a 1.25” gap at the top and a 1” gap at the bottom allowing for 8” height for a wrap.
Opening and Closing 5 Gallon Buckets
We recommend using a lid lifter tool to open sealed lids on our 5-gallon buckets. We now offer lid lifters as an add-on item when requesting a quote.
To close a lid on a bucket, we recommend using a dead blow hammer. A dead blow hammer will minimize bounce-back and reduce damage to the bucket and lid.
