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title: "IBC Totes vs. Drums: What are the key advantages?"
description: Switching from drums to IBC totes can save you up to 75% of your expenditure. Learn how with a free comparison guide.
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# Tote Talk Blog

# IBC Totes vs. Drums: What are the key advantages?

- Posted: May 29, 2014
- By: [Tom Wilkins](https://metanousa.com/blog/author/tom-wilkins)

![IBC Totes](https://metanousa.com/hs-fs/file-835860014-png/images/350sstacked2.png?width=157&height=268&name=350sstacked2.png)In some industries, the standard 55-gallon round drum is still the preferred method of moving and storing liquids. But why? When you consider the pros and cons, IBC totes have key advantages over their cylinder-shaped counterparts. So many, in fact, we’ve produced [**a free eGuide to highlight the advantages of IBC totes.**](https://www.metanousa.com/free-e-buyers-guide---drum-vs-ibcs)

 But let’s take a step back and look at this strictly from a financial perspective. Did you know that you can save up to 75% by switching from drums to IBC totes? Here’s how:

> - IBC totes have greater storage capacity, so you can store more with fewer containers
> - IBCs can be moved freely and without expensive pallets and shrink wrap
> - Totes can be used multiple times, while drums are generally single-use-only
> - IBC totes eliminate product waste by draining completely, while drums collect residual product 

Of course these are just a few of the advantages; we invite you to [get your free copy of our new eGuide to compare the true costs of IBCs vs. Drums](https://www.metanousa.com/free-e-buyers-guide---drum-vs-ibcs).

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