In the post we provide guidelines on the dimensions of a Super Sack® container and how to estimate the size when filled.
Bulk bags, or FIBCs, are manufactured by cutting and sewing woven polypropylene fabric. Although a bulk bag is typically constructed in a rectangular shape, due to the flexibility of the polypropylene fabric, the bag will round similar to a cylinder when filled.
The dimensions of a Super Sack® container are typically provided in length, width and height, or often seen as l x w x h. To calculate the diameter of a bulk bag, use the side panel width, then multiply by the number of panels, and divide by π or 3.1416. For example, the diameter of a bulk bag with a 35” x 35” rectangular base is calculated as 35 x 4 (sides) / 3.1416, which = 44.56, or more commonly recognized as 45”.
A four-panel bulk bag will round out and the circumference expands by approximately 120% when filled. For a standard Super Sack® container, which is 35” x 35” x 53”, the filled bulk bag will measure 45” in diameter and the filled height reduces by 4” to 49”.
Here is a helpful Super Sack® container sizing chart:
| *EH = Empty Height FH = Fill Height |
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Volume |
Height Option |
Height Option |
Height Option |
Height Option |
Height Option |
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28”x28” Base |
35”x35” Base |
38”x38” Base |
43”x43” Base |
35”x43” Base |
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Filled Diameter |
Filled Diameter |
Filled Diameter |
Filled Diameter |
Filled Diameter |
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36" |
45" |
48" |
55" |
50" |
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EH - FH |
EH - FH |
EH - FH |
EH - FH |
EH - FH |
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10 cu. Ft |
21 - 17 |
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15 cu. Ft |
30 - 26 |
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20 cu. Ft |
38 - 34 |
26 - 22 |
23 - 19 |
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22 - 18 |
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25 cu. Ft |
47 - 43 |
31 - 27 |
28 - 24 |
22 - 18 |
26 - 22 |
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30 cu. Ft |
55 - 51 |
37 - 33 |
32 - 28 |
26 - 22 |
31 - 27 |
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35 cu. Ft |
64 - 60 |
42 - 38 |
37 - 33 |
30 - 26 |
35 - 31 |
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40 cu. Ft |
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48 - 44 |
42 - 38 |
33 - 29 |
39 - 35 |
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45 cu. Ft |
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53 - 49 |
46 - 42 |
37 - 33 |
44 - 40 |
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50 cu. Ft |
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59 - 55 |
51 - 47 |
41 - 37 |
48 - 44 |
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55 cu. Ft |
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64 - 60 |
56 - 52 |
44 - 40 |
53 - 49 |
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60 cu. Ft |
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70 - 66 |
60 - 56 |
48 - 44 |
57 - 53 |
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65 cu. Ft |
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75 - 71 |
65 - 61 |
52 - 48 |
62 - 58 |
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70 cu. Ft |
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81 - 77 |
70 - 66 |
55 - 51 |
66 - 62 |
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75 cu. Ft |
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86 - 82 |
74 - 70 |
59 - 55 |
70 - 66 |
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80 cu. Ft |
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91 - 87 |
79 - 75 |
63 - 59 |
75 - 71 |
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85 cu. Ft |
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97 - 93 |
84 - 80 |
66 - 62 |
79 - 75 |
When space is critical, the rounding of filled bulk bags can become problematic. BAG Corp offers a solution to this problem with its unique baffled MaxSack™ container. The MaxSack™ retains its square shape after filling, is stable and stackable, and maximizes shipping and storage space.
As you can see in the transport container illustration below, the MaxSack™ bulk bags are capable of storing 25% - 35% more volume than the standard bulk bags that round when filled.
The Super Sack® container, MaxSack™, and a diverse inventory of bulk bags are available through our online store for immediate shipment from our warehouse. If you need assistance developing an inventory stocking strategy or require a custom bulk bag solution, you can speak directly to one of our expert product sales specialist for assistance by calling 888-787-0033.
About BAG Corp:
BAG Corp is a bulk bag industry leader, innovating processes through experience. As a developer, manufacturer, supply chain and logistics provider, we move product around the world and meet customer inventory needs every day. BAG Corp services global brands, represented across a broad spectrum of industry verticals.
