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OVERVIEW OF STANDARD INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING WEIGHTS
INTRODUCTION
To assist members in completing their final declarations, VAL‐I‐PAC has collaborated with packaging
manufacturers to draw up a document that provides information on the weights of the most commonly used
items of industrial packaging.
This overview is designed to be used by parties responsible for packaging who are unable to obtain information
about the industrial packaging for which they are responsible, for example because a foreign supplier fails to
provide the necessary data, because it resells the products without seeing the packaging or because it is too
difficult to weigh the packaging in question.
Please note, however, that it is in all cases preferable to use data taken from actual measurements rather than
the information supplied here. The weight of a given type of packaging can vary significantly due to the way in
which it is made, the manufacturer, etc. Where a wide range of weights has been recorded for one type of
packaging, the data given is a weighted average taking into account the market shares of the various packaging
items or detailed value information based on one or more examples.
This document has been drawn up in conjunction with packaging manufacturers and users. It will be updated
regularly to take into account new types of packaging, changes in the weight of packaging items, etc.
We hope that parties responsible for packaging will find this initiative useful in completing their declarations
and providing the information required by VAL‐I‐PAC.
This English version is only a translation of the French and Dutch document and is provided for reference only. In the event of any
conflict or discrepancy between the original French/Dutch version and this English version, the French and Dutch version shall (for all
intents and purposes) prevail and be treated as the correct version.
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Basic information on the most common packaging items
The table below gives a general indication of the weights of the most commonly used items of packaging.
These figures, which can be used for provisional declarations, give a general indication of the weights of various
packaging items. However, in final declarations you should use the exact weights as detailed in the relevant
sections of this document.
Packaging type Weight (general indication) Page
Drums
Metal drum 220 litres 17 kg p. 3
Plastic drum 220 litres 9 kg p. 3
IBC’s
IBC 1000 l + metal chassis + plastic + wooden pallet 18 kg plastic, 30 kg metal, 20 kg wood p. 5
Plastic films
Shrink wrap around pallet 250 g p. 6
Pallet covers
Pallet cover 1 kg p.7
Bags
Plastic bag, 25 kg, chemical industry 102 g p.7
Plastic bag, 50 kg, construction industry 68 g p.7
Plastic bag, 50 litres, gardening industry 56 g p.7
Pallets
Wooden pallet ‐ pool 25 kg per m² surface area p.9
Wooden pallet ‐ single‐use 15 kg per m² surface area p.9
Plastic pallet 26 kg per m² surface area p.10
Cardboard boxes
Corrugated cardboard, small (31x 31x 21cm) 250 g p.12
Corrugated cardboard, large 2 kg p.13
Big bags
Big bags 1,5 kg p. 14
Miscellaneous packaging items p. 15
Table of densities p. 16
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1. DRUMS 1.1. Metal drums
a. Observations The metal drums packaging group contains: ‐ screw‐top drums (closed drums); ‐ drums with lids (lidded drums).
The weight of one type of drum may vary considerably depending on the manufacturer, model, thickness of the metal used, etc. The weights specified for lidded drums include the weight of the (plastic) lid. The table below indicates the mean values found on the Belgian market.
b. Weights
Metal drums
Capacity (litres) Weight (kg)
Closed drums Lidded drums
210 ‐ 250 17,2 ‐ 20,8 18,3
100 ‐ 150 12,5 – 15,0 /
75 4,7 /
60 4,3 /
20 – 30 1,8 – 2,1 /
1.2. Plastic drums
a. Observations The plastic drums packaging group contains: ‐ screw‐top drums (drums for liquids); ‐ drums with lids (lidded drums).
The weight of different drums of the same capacity can vary considerably depending on manufacturer, model, type, etc. The table below shows the most common types as illustrated in the photograph.
The weights indicated for drums for liquids include the weight of the (plastic) screw‐tops. The weights given for lidded drums include the weight of the lids. The weights of the metal hoops and the inner liner are given separately.
Plastic drums (lidded drums)
Capacity (litres) Weight (kg)
Round barrels Drum inner & liner Hoop
30 1,5 0,28
100 ‐ 150 12,5 – 15,0 0,29
75 4,7 0,46
60 4,3 0,46
20 – 30 1,8 – 2,1 0,66
Square barrels Barrel
50 2,5 //
60 2,6 //
120 5,6 // Lidded drums
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Plastic drums (drums for liquids)
Capacity (l) 6,2 10 12,5 20 25 30 60 120 220
Weight (kg) 0,4 0,5 0,6 1,0 1,3 1,4 2,7 5,5 8,6
Drums for liquids Drums for liquids
1.3. Cardboard drums a. Observations / b. Weights
Cardboard drums
Capacity (l) < 50 50‐100 100‐150 150‐200
Weight (kg) 2,2 3,6 6,00 8,7
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2. IBC’S
a. Observations
The weight of IBC’s of the same capacity can vary considerably depending on the manufacturer. Various types of
IBC’s can be used on wooden, metal or plastic pallets. Where applicable, the table below indicates the
corresponding weights with a wooden, metal or plastic pallet.
b. Weight
IBC’s
Capacity (l) Weight
Plastic (kg) Metal (kg) Wood (kg)
Type A
520 115 / /
980 145 / /
Type B – No base
500 37 101 /
800 45 94 /
1000 45 118 /
Type B – With base
800 45 118 /
1000 45 130 /
Type C – Wooden pallet
640 12,1 26,1 15,2
820 16,6 29,9 19,4
1000 18,2 31,8 20,4
1250 21,0 38,0 15,9
Type C – Metal pallet
640 12,1 31,8 /
820 16,6 42,6 /
1000 18,2 46,3 /
1250 21,0 47,3 /
Type C – Plastic pallet
600 21,4 26,1 /
800 25,9 29,9 /
1000 27,8 31,8 /
1250 30,3 38,0 /
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3. PLASTIC FILM
a. Observations
In this section, both shrink wrap and cling film are described. The weight of the cling film around a pallet is
determined by several parameters. The graph below gives the weight of film used dependent on two main
parameters: the wrapping height and the number of wraps made. In the case of shrink‐wrap, the table gives the
weight of 1000 m of transparent wrap dependent on the roll height and the thickness of the film.
b. Weight
Weight per pallet
Weight per pallet
Weight per 1000‐m roll
Plastic film
Height (cm) Weight
Thickness of plastic film (mm)
17 20 23 25 30 35
10 1,6 1,8 2,1 2,3 28 3,2
20 3,1 3,7 4,2 4,6 5,5 6,4
45 7,0 8,3 9,5 10,4 12,4 14,5
50 7,8 9,2 10,6 11,5 13,8 16,1
75 11,7 13,8 15,9 17,3 20,7 24,2
100 5,6 18,4 21,2 23,0 27,6 32,2
120 8,8 22,1 25,4 27,6 33,1 38,6
Heavily wrapped
Moderately wrapped
Lightly wrapped
Weight (grams)
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4. PALLET COVERS
a. Observations
The weight of a synthetic cover can vary in accordance with the following parameters:
‐ height of the cover (defined by the stacked height of the pallet),
‐ width of the cover and the width of the fold (defined by the pallet dimensions),
‐ thickness of the cover.
Owing to the highly variable characteristics of the covers used, they have been catalogued according to the following
parameters:
‐ stacked height of the pallet,
‐ pallet dimensions.
The figures in the table below are for covers with a thickness of 125 mm and a density of 920 kg/m³.
b. Weight
Pallet covers
Pallet dimensions (cm)
Weight (kg)
Stacked height (cm)
100 125 150 175 200
80 x 100 0,85 0,98 1,10 1,23 1,36
100 x 120 1,09 1,24 1,39 1,54 1,69
110 x 110 1,12 1,27 1,42 1,57 1,72
114 x 114 1,18 1,33 1,49 1,64 1,79
110 x 130 1,23 1,39 1,55 1,71 1,87
120 x 120 1,26 1,42 1,58 1,74 1,90
5. BAGS
5.1. Plastic bags
The weight of a plastic bag can vary in accordance
with the following parameters:
‐ height of the bag,
‐ width of the bag,
‐ width of the fold,
‐ type of plastic used (PEBP or PEHD),
‐ thickness of the plastic.
The table has been drawn up taking into account the following factors:
‐ the width of the fold, on both sides,
represents 20% of the width of the bag,
‐ the bags are made of PEBP with a density of 920 kg/m³.
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Plastic bags – weight in function of the dimensions and film thickness
Bag height (cm)
Weight (gr)
Film thickness
75 m 100 m 150 m 200 m
Width : 40 cm
50 39 52 77 103
60 46 62 93 124
70 54 72 108 144
80 62 82 124 165
90 70 93 139 185
100 77 103 155 206
Width : 50 cm
50 48 64 97 129
60 58 77 116 155
70 68 90 135 180
80 77 103 155 206
90 87 116 174 232
100 97 129 193 258
Width : 60 cm
60 70 93 139 185
70 81 108 162 216
80 93 124 185 247
90 104 139 209 278
100 116 155 232 309
5.2. Paper bags
a. Observations
Given the great variety of bags on the market, weights are
indicated for the most common types of bags only. Paper bags are
often made of several layers including a PE film. Since the weight
of the plastic film is less than 15%, these bags can be recorded
under recyclable paper/cardboard in the VAL‐I‐PAC declaration.
b. Weight
Paper bags
Type Weight (gr)
Dimensions (cm)(width (B) x height (A)
x depth (C))
Animal food
25 kg 148 50 x 70 x 13
50 kg 228 60 x 93 x 13
Cement
50 kg 150 51 x 62 x 12
Plaster
25 kg 109 40 x 48 x 11
25 kg 154 50 x 54 x 14
Chemical products
50 kg 228 60 x 61 x 17
Sand
50 kg 166 52 x 66 x 13
Minerals
25 kg 175 40 x 70 x 14
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6. PALLETS
6.1. Wooden pallets
a. Observations
The weight data supplied establish a distinction between pallets which are reused within the framework of an
external pool (e.g. CHEP pallets, Euro pallets) and pallets which do not form part of such a system.
Pallets, which cannot be reused as part of an external pool, vary greatly in type, dimensions, strength, shape.
The weights of these pallets are given according to two easily recognizable and measurable criteria, which are
significant in terms of weight:
‐ dimension (length, width),
‐ construction (heavy duty, medium strength, lightweight).
The strength of a pallet is determined by three factors:
‐ wood thickness (16, 18 or 22 mm),
‐ number of longitudinal sections on the upper face (70, 80 or 90% cover),
‐ eye dimensions.
The pallet weights have been calculated on the basis that they are constructed of light wood such as pine or poplar
with a dry weight of approx. 550 kg/m³.
b. Weight ‐ Reusable "pool" pallets
PRS (CP) pallets Type Weight (kg) Dimensions (cm)
PRS 6 (CP 6) 23 120 x 100
PRS 7 (CP 7) 27 130 x 110
PRS 8 (CP 8) 27 114 x 114
PRS 9 (CP 9) 25 114 x 114
Euro pallets Type Weight (kg) Dimensions (cm)
Euro Epal 25 80 x 120
CHEP pallets Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg)
100 x 120 28
80 x 120 25
60 x 80 11
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b. Weight ‐ Reusable "pool" pallets
CP pallets Type Weight (kg) Dimensions (cm)
CP 1 22 100 x 120
CP 2 17 80 x 120
CP 3 22 114 x 114
CP 4 23 110 x 130
CP 5 16 76 x 114
CP 6 23 120 x 100
CP 7 27 130 x 110
CP 8 27 114 x 114
CP 9 25 114 x 114
6.2. Plastic pallets
a. Observations
There are various types of plastic pallets. The table below details only the most common.
b. Weight
The table below can be used to determine the weight of a pallet based on type and dimensions. The various types
are illustrated in the figure below.
Other pallets, single‐use
Dimensions (cm)
Weight (kg)
Strength of the construction
light medium heavy
80 x 120 10 14 21
100 x 120 11 16 24
110 x 110 12 16 24
110 x 130 13 17 26
120 x 120 13 18 26
Plastic pallets Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) Comments
Type A
120 x 80 17 upper face closed
120 x 100 21 upper face closed
Type B
120 x 130 25 upper face perforated, 4‐way entry
120 x 100 23 upper face perforated, 4‐way entry
140 x 118 20 upper face perforated, 2‐way entry
Type C
120 x 120 37 drum transport, with flat upper face
120 x 120 38 drum transport, with rings
Type D
120 x 100 32 universal pallet, heavy duty
120 x 100 38 universal pallet, heavy duty ,upper face closed
Type E
60 x 80 6,6 display pallet (lightweight)
40 x 60 3,2 display pallet (lightweight)
CHEP poolpallet 80 x 120 19 40 x 60 2
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6.3. Aluminium pallets
a. Observations
The table below can be used to determine the weight of a pallet on the basis of its dimensions.
b. Weight
Aluminium pallets Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) Comments
60 x 40 2,0
80 x 60 6,0 reinforced between eyes
80 x 60 4,0
80 x 120 10,5
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7. CARDBOARD BOXES
7.1. Corrugated cardboard boxes
a. Observations
Corrugated cardboard boxes come in innumerable sizes, shapes and weights.
Covering the most commonly encountered type, the data provided here relates
to an American‐type box (see illustration). This is the most common type.
The variables are the box dimensions and the thickness of the cardboard used. As a result, the following basic
criteria have been chosen:
‐ single corrugation 450 gr/m²
‐ double corrugation 840 gr/m²
‐ triple corrugation 1370 gr/m²
b. Weight
The graph below can be used to determine the weight of a box on the basis of the following values:
‐ width (cm);
‐ length (cm);
‐ height (cm);
‐ cardboard thickness (single, double or triple corrugation).
The x axis charts the sum of length + width. The weight can be read off along the y axis.
Weight (grams)
Length + width (cm)
Single corrugated cardboardBox height
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7.2. Smooth cardboard boxes a. Observations Smooth cardboard boxes come in innumerable sizes, shapes, weights… It is appropriate to weigh this type of boxes to determine the weight to be declared.
Length + width (cm)
Triple corrugated cardboard
Box height
Weight (grams)
Double corrugated cardboard
Box height
Weight (grams)
Length + width (cm)
Length+ width (cm)
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8. BIG BAGS
a. Observations
Big bags come in innumerable sizes, shapes, weights ... The data provided here relate to top‐opening big bags
(type A, see illustration) and to big bags with upper and lower filling sleeves (type B, see illustration).
The variables to be taken into account are the base dimensions and height of the big bags.
Big bags are made of woven polypropylene weighing 180 or 200 gr/m². There are essentially three types of big bags:
no internal pocket, with 80 mm internal pocket, coated with a 30 gr/m² polypropylene coating.
Big bags must be entered in the VAL‐I‐PAC declaration under (recyclable) plastics.
b. Weight
Big Bags
Height (cm)
Base dimensions (cm) : 91 x 91 Fabric thickness : 180 gr/m²
Base dimensions (cm) : 95 x 95Fabric thickness : 200 gr/m²
no internal pocket (kg)
coated (30 gr/m²) (kg)
internal pocket (80 mm) (kg)
no internal pocket (kg)
coated (30 gr/m²) (kg)
internal pocket (80 mm) (kg)
Type A
60 0,70 0,80 1,20 0,75 0,85 1,45
100 1,25 1,40 1,80 1,30 1,45 2,10
140 1,40 1,60 2,05 1,70 1,90 2,60
180 2,00 2,20 2,80 2,10 2,35 3,20
220 2,10 2,35 3,00 2,30 2,60 3,50
Type B
60 1,00 1,10 1,70 1,20 1,30 1,90
100 1,55 1,70 2,35 1,70 1,85 2,50
140 1,85 2,05 2,75 1,95 2,15 2,85
180 2,30 2,55 3,40 2,55 2,80 3,65
220 2,45 2,75 3,65 2,70 3,00 3,90
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9. CAGES, COVERS AND OCTABINS
Pallet covers (excl. pallet) Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) Material Observations
100 x 120 x 20 12 Wood CHEP pool system
80 x 120 x 20 10 Wood CHEP pool system
Cage (excl. pallet) Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) Material Observations
100 x 120 x 61 40 Metal CHEP pool system
Eurobox Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) Material Observations
100 x 80 x 90 55 Metal CHEP pool system
Octabins (excl. pallet) Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) Material Observations
100 x 80 x 90 55 Metal CHEP pool system
Huls
107 x 107 x 106 1000 21 Cardboard
107 x 107 x 162 1500 32 Cardboard
107 x 107 x 182 1750 37 Cardboard
Base/cover
105 x 105 x 15 / Cardboard
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10. APPENDIX: TABLE OF DENSITIES This table indicates the density of certain materials. The party responsible for packaging may use this data to carry out various calculations itself. Material Density Material Density
Wood 550 kg/m³ Extruded polyethylene 20 kg/m³
Expanded polystyrene ‐ solid 15 kg/m³ Corrugated cardboard (single) 450 gr/m²
Expanded polystyrene ‐ chips 7 kg/m³ Corrugated cardboard (double) 840 gr/m²
Low density polyethylene 922 kg/m³ Corrugated cardboard (triple) 1370 gr/m²
High density polyethylene 960 kg/m³ Iron 7210 kg/m³
Bubble wrap 73 gr/m²
This document has been drawn up with the kind collaboration of the following companies and trade federations: Belepa, Belgian Industrial Plastic Packaging, Association Belge des Fabricants de Carton Ondulé, Blagden Packaging Europe, Bonar Plastics Europe, Bubble & Foam Industries, Chep Benelux, Debant Packaging, Dynoplast, Etn Franz Colruyt, F + B Belgium, Ganda‐Box, Hooghovens Aluminium, Innova Packaging Systems, Kegro, Klerk’s Plastics Recycling, Kunststoffwerke Draak, Pasec, Totalfina, SCA Packaging, Schütz Werke, Segers & Balcaen, Sotralentz, VPK Packaging. All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced or disseminated in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, reprographic, photographic or other procedure without the prior written consent of the publisher. The data contained in this brochure has been compiled on the basis of the best available information. VAL‐I‐PAC may not be held responsible for any damage that may arise from the use of the data presented in this document.
Version 01/2014
