Greenmade 12 gal tote size
- Length, lid on
- 20 1/2"
- Width across the lid rim
- 15"
- Height with lid
- 15"
- Capacity
- 12 gal
- Sold at
- Costco, Ace Hardware
- Colors
- Black, yellow lid
- Sizes from
- Store and maker listings: measure one of yours before you cut
Ace lists it at 20.5" × 15" × 14.7" and Costco Business Delivery at 20" × 14.5" × 15"; these plans take the larger of each. It has a recessed snap lid, but nobody has measured its rim, so measure one before you cut.
A 3×3 rack for Greenmade 12 gal totes
It holds 9 totes (108 gallons) and stands 53 1/4" wide, 20 1/2" deep and 53" tall against a wall, with an open top. Change the layout in the configurator above; the numbers on this page are for the 3×3.
- 12 × 2x4 × 8 ft
- 104 × 2-1/2" screws
- 2 angle brackets to fix it to the wall studs
Cut list
| Part | Qty | Stock | Cut to (length × width) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 8 | 2x4 SPF | 50" | Vertical posts |
| Rails | 4 | 2x4 SPF | 53 1/4" | Horizontal full-width members (top/bottom x front/back) |
| Runners | 18 | 2x4 SPF | 20 1/2" | Front-to-back tote supports |
| Spacer Blocks | 2 | 2x4 SPF | 13" | Assembly jig for row spacing (reuse during build) |
Ladder layout
Every leg gets the same marks. Measure down from the top end of the leg to the top edge of each runner:
- Row 1 (top): 3 1/4"
- Row 2: 19 3/4"
- Row 3 (bottom): 36 1/4"
Posts 15 3/4" apart leave 12 3/4" between the two runners of a bay, so the 15" rim rests on 1 1/8" of each. Cut the two spacer blocks to 13": stood on one runner, a block sets the next one.
Step by step
Buy the lumber and screws
For a 3×3 rack of Greenmade 12 gal totes: 12 2x4s 8 ft long, 104 2-1/2" screws and 2 angle brackets for the wall studs.
Cut every piece
Cut 8 legs at 50", 4 rails at 53 1/4", 18 runners at 20 1/2" and 2 spacer blocks at 13", as in the cut list. A stop block on your saw keeps identical parts identical.
Mark the ladder layout
On one leg, mark the top edge of the top runner 3 1/4" down from the top end, then a mark every 16 1/2" below it. Square the marks across and copy them onto all 8 legs.
Build the leg pairs
Screw a runner across a front and a back leg on every mark, with two 2-1/2" screws at each end; a spacer block (13") standing on one runner sets the next. The middle pairs get runners on both faces, the two end pairs on their inside face only.
Join the pairs with the rails
Stand the pairs on the two bottom rails with 15 3/4" between posts, so the runners of each bay are 12 3/4" apart, and screw the two top rails across the top ends of the legs.
Fix it to the wall and load it
Screw two angle brackets from the top back rail into two wall studs, then slide the totes in with their lids on: the 15" rim rests on 1 1/8" of each runner. Heaviest totes at the bottom.
Totes that fit the same rack
No other tote in our list shares the Greenmade 12 gal's 20 1/2" length and 15" rim width, so build this rack for these totes only, or measure the others first.
Other 12 gallon totes are a different size and need their own rack: HDX 12 gal, Commander 12 gal, Hyper Tough 12 gal.
FAQ
What size is the Greenmade 12 gal tote?
20 1/2" long, 15" wide across the lid rim and 15" tall with the lid on, from store listings. It holds 12 gallons and is sold at Costco and Ace Hardware. Measure one of yours before you cut.
Will a rack for Greenmade 12 gal totes fit other 12 gallon totes?
No, not the HDX 12 gal, Commander 12 gal or Hyper Tough 12 gal: they are a different size, so pick them in the configurator for a rack that fits.
How much lumber does a 3×3 rack for Greenmade 12 gal totes take?
12 2x4s 8 ft long, plus 104 2-1/2" screws and 2 angle brackets for the wall studs. It holds 9 totes (108 gallons) and stands 53 1/4" wide, 20 1/2" deep and 53" tall.
How far apart are the runners for Greenmade 12 gal totes?
Set the posts 15 3/4" apart, so the two runners of a bay are 12 3/4" apart and the 15" rim rests on 1 1/8" of each. Each row sits 16 1/2" above the last: the tote's 15" height plus a 1 1/2" gap to slide it out.
Build it, guided every step
The Fixie iOS app turns this plan into a customized build for your exact space - pick your dimensions, get an auto-generated cut list, order materials in one tap, and follow the steps with 3D previews. Have something else in mind? Describe it or snap a photo and Fixie will design your own build from scratch - your first design is free.
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