55 Gallon Drums

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Ever wonder why the 55 gallon drum is so popular? It’s strong, tough, and durable. It’s almost universal in the kinds of products it can hold. It can be cleaned and reused many times and is the largest single package that can be easily moved by one person.

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Bulk 55 Gallon Drums FAQs: Most Burning Questions about the 55 Gallon Drum

How many inches tall is a 55 gallon drum?

The average bulk 55 gallon drum is around 35” in height and 23” in diameter, but there are slight variations depending on material type. Check out the “Specs” section on our individual product pages of the various bulk 55 gallon Drums and bulk 55 gallon barrels to see exact drum measurements.

How many drums fit on a standard pallet?
A 48” x 48” pallet will easily accommodate four filled drums. Empty drums can also be stacked at least two high on a pallet. Be sure to stabilize the empties with stretch wrap or a large rubber band!

55 Gallon Steel Drums
Withstand harsher chemicals to best store inks, detergents, lubricants, and more.

55 Gallon Stainless Steel Drums
The FDA compliant and UN rated choice of a drum for more heavy duty storage of chemicals that need to maintain their purity like foods, pharmaceuticals, and fragrances.

55 Gallon Plastic Drums
Many of our 55 gallon plastic drums are FDA compliant, USDA compliant, and BPA free.

55 Gallon Fiber Drums
Great for dry and solid products, and great for cutting shipping costs.

Reference our easy to read guide for more information on 55 gallon drums. Still have questions? Our helpful customer service is just a phone call away at 1-800-PRO-DRUM.