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Flour big bags: how many are needed for 100 tonnes

For 100 t of flour in 1000 kg big bags 100 big bags are needed; in two tiers that is 50 stacks with an area of about 41 m² and about 61 m² with aisles.

Parameters

Result

Approximate calculation using a simplified model: for designing equipment and process modes, consult a technologist.

Calculation example

Raw material stock
100 t
Container
Big bag 1000 kg (0.9 × 0.9 m)
Stacking tiers
2 pcs
Aisles and manoeuvring
50 %
Store height
5 m
Containers required
100 pcs
Stack area
40,5 m²
Store area with aisles
60,8 m²
Volume occupied by containers
129,6 m³
Stacks (columns)
50 pcs
Stack height
3,20 m

Frequently asked questions

Can big bags be stacked three high?
Only on racks or with a height limit: the weight and stability of a big bag limit the stack to two tiers.

The calculations are approximate: they help to assess the process and compare options, but do not replace a process design and trials on a specific raw material. This section is for reference only and contains no commercial offers.