5-wall gaylords

Walls

5 layers of corrugated

Capacity sellers cite

2,000 to 3,000 lb

Heights cited

36 to 46 in

Common footprint

48 x 40 in

What 5-wall carries

Container Exchanger gives common gaylord heights of 36 to 46 in for a 5-wall box and lists 2,000 to 3,000 lb as the capacity range. Octabins are usually five-wall or heavy triple wall. One used 48 x 45 x 40 listing we cite is five-ply with partial bottom flaps and slip sheets, and the boxes had carried plastic components.

More plies mean a heavier, stiffer box. It resists bulging, and with a full flap bottom it holds dense parts. It also costs more to ship empty and takes more floor when built. Use five-wall when the load requires it, and not out of habit.

Castings and resin

For castings, ask for a full flap bottom. A partial flap bottom needs a slip sheet or a solid pallet under it, and sharp parts concentrate load on a small area. For resin and regrind, a five-wall partial-bottom box on a slip sheet with a poly liner is common, and an octabin is better when the load is dense and flowable.

Always read the stamp. A five-wall box can be a heavy build of thinner board or a lighter build of thicker board. The stamp, not the count, tells you what the board is rated for.

Specs we ask for

• The loaded weight and the part weight, if you know it.
• Footprint and inside height. The 48 x 45 x 40 in listing is a five-ply example.
• Bottom: full flap for castings, partial flap with slip sheet for resin.
• Whether you need a lid. See lids and liners.

Sizes that suit 5-wall

The sizes in our catalogue that sit inside the 36 to 46 in heights makers cite for 5-wall:

• 48 x 40 x 36 in: 40 cu ft, 1,500 lb in one distributor's listing (triple wall)
• 48 x 45 x 40 in: 50 cu ft
• 48 x 48 x 36 in: 48 cu ft, 1,400 lb in one distributor's listing (triple wall)
• 40 x 40 x 40 in: 37 cu ft, 1,300 lb in one distributor's listing (triple wall)
• 36 x 36 x 36 in: 27 cu ft, 1,200 lb in one distributor's listing (triple wall)
• 46 x 38 x 36 in octagon: octagon, 1,300 lb in one distributor's listing (triple wall)

Boxes needed to move a given weight in 5-wall

Facts and figures

• Container Exchanger gives common gaylord heights of 30-36 in for 2-wall, 34-40 in for 3-wall, 36-41 in for 4-wall and 36-46 in for 5-wall boxes. (blog.containerexchanger.com, retrieved 2026-11-10.)
• Gaylord boxes range from 2 to 5 layers of cardboard, and many are sized for 40 x 48 or 45 x 45 inch pallets. (blog.containerexchanger.com, retrieved 2026-11-10.)

Terms

• wall count: How many layers of corrugated board form the side walls, from 2 to 5; more walls, more stacking strength.
• full flap bottom: Bottom flaps that overlap to make a complete base; best for heavy loads, powders and small parts.
• burst test (#): Mullen burst rating in pounds, written as 200#, 275# or 1,100# TW; an older way to rate board.