Storage Totes
Storage & Organization · 7 specs
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Heavy-duty and clear plastic storage totes standardize modular footprints from 6-quart shoeboxes (13.5×8.25×4.75") to 27-gallon industrial tough totes (30.5×20.5×14.5") supporting up to 400 lbs of vertical stacking load.
Source: Injection Molded Plastics Standards / Commercial Storage Guidelines · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Governing Standards | Polypropylene (PP) Injection Molding Storage Standards |
| 6 Qt Shoebox Tote | 13.5 × 8.25 × 4.75 inches (34 × 21 × 12 cm) | Shoes, accessories, crafts |
| 18 Qt Modular Tote | 18.1 × 12.2 × 7.0 inches (46 × 31 × 18 cm) | Office supplies, pantry |
| 30 Qt Underbed Box | 35.0 × 16.5 × 6.0 inches (89 × 42 × 15 cm) | Low profile under 7" bed rails |
| 66 Qt Latch Box | 24.0 × 16.0 × 13.5 inches (61 × 41 × 34 cm) | Winter blankets, sweaters |
| 27 Gallon Tough Tote | 30.5 × 20.5 × 14.5 inches (77.5 × 52 × 37 cm) | 400 lb stack load (Garage benchmark) |
| 55 Gallon Tough Tote | 45.5 × 21.0 × 19.5 inches (115 × 53 × 50 cm) | Wheeled heavy tools/camping |
Standard Storage Tote Capacity & Dimension Matrix
| Tote Classification | Volume (Quarts / Gallons) | Dimensions L × W × H (Inches) | Dimensions L × W × H (cm) | Ideal Storage Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Qt Shoebox | 6 Quarts (5.7 L) | 13.5" × 8.25" × 4.75" | 34 × 21 × 12 cm | Single pair of shoes, art supplies, craft parts |
| 18 Qt Storage | 18 Quarts (17 L) | 18.1" × 12.2" × 7.0" | 46 × 31 × 18 cm | Small toys, pantry overflow, bathroom backstock |
| 30 Qt Underbed | 30 Quarts (28.4 L) | 35.0" × 16.5" × 6.0" | 89 × 42 × 15 cm | Low-clearance underbed shoes, wrapping paper |
| 66 Qt Latch Box | 66 Quarts (62.5 L) | 24.0" × 16.0" × 13.5" | 61 × 41 × 34 cm | Seasonal clothing, sweaters, bulky blankets |
| 27 Gal Tough Tote | 27 Gallons (102 L) | 30.5" × 20.5" × 14.5" | 77.5 × 52 × 37 cm | Garage & moving benchmark: tools, cords, gear |
| 55 Gal Wheeled | 55 Gallons (208 L) | 45.5" × 21.0" × 19.5" | 115 × 53 × 50 cm | Tents, tarps, sporting goods, large equipment |