The Norwesco 50-gallon black vertical storage tank packs 50 gallons of capacity into a compact 18-inch footprint, standing 53 inches tall. With an 18-inch diameter at the base and equal width and length, this 50 gallon vertical tank slips into tight corners, equipment sheds, and trailer setups where floor space is scarce but you still need real volume on hand. The shell is molded polyethylene in black, which blocks light and helps slow algae growth in stored water compared with light-transmitting tanks.
Will this 50 gallon vertical storage tank work for your job?
This is a vertical storage tank rated to a 1.5 specific gravity, so the wall is built to hold contents heavier than water. Filled with water, the tank and its contents come in around 417 lb; at its maximum rated 1.5 SG loading the contents alone reach roughly 626 lb. That 209 lb gap is your real design input: size your pad or stand to 626 lb, not 417 lb, if there is any chance you store something denser than water. For typical water service, 417 lb full is your working number. If you are not sure this 50-gallon size matches your draw-down or storage needs, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide before you commit.
How this 50 gallon tank ships
This tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP code. Norwesco molds this model at stocking plants in 10 states, so most U.S. addresses route from a nearby location to keep transit time and cost down. Plant locations include Burnet, TX; Fairfield, TX; Griffin, GA; Hanford, CA; Lancaster, OH; Owego, NY; Shawnee, OK; Sheldon, IA; St. Bonifacius, MN; Tooele, UT; and Washougal, WA. Get a real number for your address through the Freight Cost Estimator rather than guessing.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error with a tank this tall and narrow is underbuilding the base. A 53-inch-tall tank on an 18-inch diameter footprint has a high center of gravity when full, so it must sit on a flat, fully supporting, level surface, not a partial ring or uneven gravel. For an outdoor permanent install, see our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks. Review the technical drawing on this page to confirm the height, diameter, and fitting layout match your space before you build the stand. If this tank is going into rural fire-water reserve or a water-reuse setup, our guides on fire-water reservoir design and industrial water reuse tank topology cover the wider system design.
Ready to order this 50 gallon vertical tank, or need help confirming the fit? Run your address through the Freight Cost Estimator for a live LTL quote, or call 866-418-1777 and our team will walk you through sizing, fittings, and the nearest shipping plant.
