55 Gallon Blue Open Head Plastic Drum
Description
55 gallon HDPE open head plastic drum included a lid and lever lock ring. This plastic drum barrel can be used as a rain barrel or storage container for chemicals, oils, and more. The included fittings make filling and dispensing easy and convenient. with all the proper components as a UN Rated product, the plastic drum provides optimal performance and protection for your products.
The ZZ group offers a wide variety of 55 gallon drums and barrels, along with drum accessories. These drums are ideal for storing and shipping liquids and solids and are available in both UN rated and non UN rated. Our selection includes open head and tight head drums made from carbon steel, stainless steel, plastic, and fiber. We also carry rain barrels, reconditioned drums in steel and plastic, and salvage drums for damaged or leaking containers. Our newest addition is stainless steel wine barrels, designed for use at all stages in the wine-making process.
55 Gallon Drum Dimensions ⚊ Standard 55 gallon (208 Liters) steel drums have inside dimensions of 22.5” (572 mm) diameter and 33.5” (851 mm) height. The outside dimensions are typically 23” (584 mm) diameter and 34.5” (876 mm) height. Tight-head drums typically have an outside height of 35.25” (895 mm).
Do you know the gallon size you need, but not sure what bag size you should use? Easily convert drum capacity to bag size using this table. This is meant to be a guide, individual needs may differ especially for tie off and or overhang:
| Drum Capacity | Bag Size |
| 1 gallon | 12 x 18" |
| 2 gallons | 14 x 20" |
| 3 gallons | 18 x 24" |
| 4-5 gallons | 20 x 30" |
| 6-7 gallons | 24 x 23" |
| 7-10 gallons | 24 x 24" |
| 8-10 gallons | 24 x 30" |
| 12-16 gallons | 24 x 33" |
| 20-30 gallons | 30 x 36-37" |
| 30-33 gallons | 32 x 50" |
| 33 gallons | 33 x 39-40" |
| 40 gallons | 40 x 46-48" |
| 40-45 gallons | 39 x 46" |
| 50-55 gallons | 36 x 60" |
| 60 gallons | 38 x 60" |
