Gaylord boxes, sized for your pallets and your load
A gaylord box is a large corrugated bulk bin that sits on a pallet. We supply gaylord boxes in standard and custom sizes, double wall through five wall, delivered to your dock at one price.
Delivered pricing on one invoice, with the pallets underneath from the same supplier.
What is a gaylord box?
A gaylord is a pallet-sized corrugated box used to store and move bulk loads: loose parts, resin, produce, returns, scrap and recycling. Most are built to sit on a 48x40 pallet and get moved by forklift or pallet jack.
Gaylords also go by bulk boxes, bulk bins, pallet boxes and tote boxes. Plain kraft cardboard gaylord boxes are the most common, and plastic bulk containers do the same job when you need a reusable bin.
Gaylord box dimensions
Sizes are inside length x width x height, in inches. The 48 x 40 x 36 box is the most common gaylord box size because it fits a standard 48x40 pallet.
| Size (inches) | Notes |
|---|---|
| 48 x 40 x 36 | The standard size. Fits a 48x40 pallet. |
| 48 x 40 x 48 | Taller, for light and bulky material |
| 48 x 40 x 24 | Half height, for dense or heavy material |
| 48 x 48 x 36 | Square footprint for 48 x 48 pallets |
| 40 x 40 x 40 | Square cube for even loads |
| 36 x 36 x 36 | Smaller cube for tight spaces |
Custom sizes and octagonal (eight-sided) bins are made to order.
Double wall vs triple wall gaylord boxes
More walls means more layers of corrugated and more strength. Sellers count walls differently, though, so compare the ECT or burst rating, not just the wall count.
| Construction | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Double wall (2 wall) | The most common and economical gaylord, for lighter bulk loads |
| Triple wall (3 wall) | The usual heavy-duty gaylord for dense parts and heavier bulk |
| 4 wall and 5 wall | The heaviest loads |
Depending on how they are built, corrugated gaylord boxes are rated from about 800 pounds to more than 2,500 pounds. Ask for the rated capacity of the exact box before you stack loaded boxes.
Tops, bottoms and add-ons
- Bottoms: full flap bottoms for heavy loads, or partial flaps for faster setup
- Tops: open top, flap top or a separate lid
- Liners: poly bag liners for powders, pellets and loose fill
- Pallets: the 48x40 pallets that go under them, on the same invoice
- Load securing: strapping and stretch film to hold the box to the pallet
New or used gaylord boxes
Our gaylord boxes for sale are new corrugated gaylords, in standard sizes or made to order. Some buyers ask about used gaylord boxes to save money. Tell us what you need, what goes in them and how many, and we will quote what is available. Used boxes lose strength from crushing and moisture, so they fit lighter loads better than heavy stacking.
Why are they called gaylord boxes?
The name comes from the Gaylord Container Corporation, a St. Louis company that made these bulk boxes decades ago. The company is long gone, but the name stuck, so a corrugated bulk bin from any maker still gets called a gaylord.
How to order gaylord boxes
Tell us the size and the load
Inside dimensions, wall count or rating, and roughly how heavy a full box gets.
Get a delivered price
Back within two business days, with freight in the price.
Set the schedule
One delivery or a standing order. Gaylords usually ship flat, stacked on pallets.
Common questions
What is the most common gaylord box size?
48 x 40 x 36 inches, because it matches a standard 48x40 pallet.
How much weight can a gaylord box hold?
It depends on the construction. Ratings run from about 800 pounds to more than 2,500 pounds. Ask for the rated capacity of the exact box.
Do you sell gaylord boxes near me?
We deliver gaylord boxes in Memphis, Nashville, Little Rock, Birmingham, Atlanta, Charlotte and Columbia, SC. There is no storefront; every order is delivered.
Do you have plastic gaylord boxes?
Plastic bulk containers can be quoted on request. They cost more up front but can be reused many times in a closed loop.
Can you supply corrugated gaylord boxes with pallets?
Yes. We supply the 48x40 pallets, the boxes, liners and strapping, all on one invoice.
Get a delivered price
Pricing comes back within two business days, with freight in the price.
Buying several things? Send one invoice for a free cost review.