How many IBC tanks (1,000 L) fit in a 12 t truck?
IBC tanks (1,000 L) of 1,200 × 1,000 × 1,160 mm (also called IBC totes, intermediate bulk containers) in a 12-tonne box truck — inner dimensions 7,300 × 2,480 × 2,500 mm. Calculated by the Cubestow engine on 2026-09-08.
Upright, single layer (not stacked). 15% of the space used, 1 layer high, about 5,500 kg (100% of payload). Payload-limited: 14 would fit by space alone. Open this load in the 3D planner →
Top view — floor layer (5 on the floor)
Side view — first row along the wall (1 layer)
The answer in detail
A standard 1,000-litre IBC on its pallet base measures about 1,200 × 1,000 × 1,160 mm and weighs roughly 1,100 kg full. A full container of IBCs is limited by payload, not floor space — which the numbers here make obvious.
A 7.3 m rigid body with around 5.5 t of payload — the usual size for regional pallet distribution.
The simple grid estimate is 6 along the length × 2 across × 1 high = 12, or 7 × 2 × 1 = 14 with every piece turned. The engine's validated plan holds 5, below the raw grid because the payload limit cap the load.
Variants
| Loading rule | Fits | Layers | Volume used | Total weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upright, single layer (not stacked) (headline figure) | 5 | 1 | 15% | 5,500 kg (100% of payload) |
| IBCs stacked two high (permitted for many empty or rigid-caged IBCs) | 5 | 2 | 15% | 5,500 kg (100% of payload) |
How many 12 t trucks for a given order?
| IBC tanks (1,000 L) | 10 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 t trucks needed | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 |
| Last one filled to | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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Frequently asked
How many IBC tanks (1,000 L) fit in a 12 t truck?
5 IBC tanks (1,000 L) of 1,200 × 1,000 × 1,160 mm fit in a 12 t truck (inner dimensions 7,300 × 2,480 × 2,500 mm), upright, single layer (not stacked). That uses 15% of the 45.3 m³ available and weighs about 5,500 kg.
What are the inner dimensions of a 12 t truck?
Typical inner dimensions are 7,300 mm long, 2,480 mm wide and 2,500 mm high (287.4 × 97.6 × 98.4 in), giving 45.3 m³ of space and a rated payload of about 5,500 kg. Individual units vary by a few centimetres, so check the actual box for tight loads.
Why does the payload limit matter for IBC tanks (1,000 L)?
Geometrically 14 IBC tanks (1,000 L) would fit, but at about 1,100 kg each the 12 t truck's 5,500 kg payload is reached at 5. Heavy cargo fills the weight allowance before the space.
How was this number calculated?
By running the Cubestow 3D load-planning engine on the exact dimensions above, allowing rotation on the floor plane only, no stacking and the container's payload limit, then re-validating the plan for overlaps, support and weight. Real loads leave room for dunnage, door clearance and uneven cartons, so treat the figure as the practical maximum.