The 330 gallon specification
The extra height is the only difference in the footprint. A 330 gallon tote fits any rack bay that takes a 275 gallon one, as long as the clear height above the beam allows 53 inches plus the forklift's lift clearance.
| Measure | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 48 in | Pallet footprint |
| Width | 40 in | Pallet footprint |
| Height | 53 in | Seven inches above the 275 gallon tote |
| Capacity | 330 US gal, about 1,250 L | HDPE bottle in a galvanized steel cage |
| Drum equivalent | Six 55-gallon drums | About one and a half pallets of drums |
Why buyers choose 330
Volume per move is the reason. A blender at a Corona or Chino plant filling a line from totes changes fewer totes per shift with 330 gallon units. A grower at a Temecula Valley vineyard that wants a tote as a header tank for a gravity drip line gets more water on the same pad. A water-storage buyer in Hemet or Beaumont picks 330 because the same space holds a fifth more.
The tradeoff is height. A taller tote is harder to stack, to fit under a bay's clearance and to move through a low door. Measure before you order.
Grades and checks
Every grade comes in 330 gallon. The checks are the same as for any tote: straight cage bars and sound welds, a clear bottle, a valve that seals, a whole base and a named last product. A taller cage has one more level of tube, so give that level extra attention; a bent middle bar is the common fault.
Dimensions and the stacking load are on the UN plate. The plate guide shows where to read them, and the dimensions guide puts both sizes next to each other.
Questions people ask
Is a 330 gallon tote a different footprint from a 275 gallon?
No. Both are 48 by 40 inches. The 330 stands 53 inches tall, the 275 about 46.
How many liters in a 330 gallon tote?
About 1,250 liters.
Can I buy a mix?
Yes. Choose "mixed" and give the count of each size in your request.
Sources. Last reviewed 2026-11-11.