{"id":107519,"date":"2026-10-30T10:40:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T17:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/?p=107519"},"modified":"2026-10-30T10:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T17:40:27","slug":"pvc-foam-wall-berms-sizes-capacities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/pvc-foam-wall-berms-sizes-capacities\/","title":{"rendered":"PVC Foam Wall Berms: Sizes, Capacities and How to Pick One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Need a drive-in spill berm for a truck, trailer or piece of equipment that&#8217;s ready the moment you unfold it? A PVC foam wall berm is usually the most economical way to get there. Below: how they work, the seven sizes we stock, and when the Copolymer-2000 version is worth the extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How a foam wall berm works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A foam wall berm is a flat liner with closed-cell foam built into the sidewalls. Unfold it and the walls stand on their own. There is nothing to inflate, no brackets to set and no pumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foam is soft enough to compress under a tire. A truck or forklift can drive straight in and out, and the wall springs back once the wheel has passed. That&#8217;s why fleet yards and maintenance crews pick this style over a rigid-wall berm. Nobody has to lower a wall before the truck pulls in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the PVC model is made of<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every PVC foam wall berm we carry uses the same liner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>22 oz. (24 mil) PVC, black<\/li>\n\n<li>4-inch foam walls<\/li>\n\n<li>Rated from -20\u00b0F to 150\u00b0F<\/li>\n\n<li>Ships free to the continental US (UPS Ground up to 10&#8242; x 20&#8242;; LTL freight for the larger sizes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PVC foam wall berm sizes and capacities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity is the inside length \u00d7 width \u00d7 4-inch wall height, converted to gallons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Part #<\/th><th>Inside size<\/th><th>Capacity<\/th><th>Weight<\/th><th>Ships via<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/products\/foam-wall-containment-berm-4h-4x6-pvc\">A8460U<\/a><\/td><td>4&#8242; x 6&#8242; x 4&#8243;<\/td><td>59 gal<\/td><td>35 lbs<\/td><td>UPS Ground<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/products\/foam-wall-containment-berm-4h-8x8-pvc\">A8461U<\/a><\/td><td>8&#8242; x 8&#8242; x 4&#8243;<\/td><td>159 gal<\/td><td>45 lbs<\/td><td>UPS Ground<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/products\/foam-wall-containment-berm-4h-10x10-pvc\">A8470U<\/a><\/td><td>10&#8242; x 10&#8242; x 4&#8243;<\/td><td>249 gal<\/td><td>51 lbs<\/td><td>UPS Ground<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/products\/foam-wall-containment-berm-4h-10x20-pvc\">A8471U<\/a> <strong>Best Seller<\/strong><\/td><td>10&#8242; x 20&#8242; x 4&#8243;<\/td><td>498 gal<\/td><td>83 lbs<\/td><td>UPS Ground<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/products\/foam-wall-containment-berm-4h-10x30-pvc\">A8472U<\/a><\/td><td>10&#8242; x 30&#8242; x 4&#8243;<\/td><td>748 gal<\/td><td>118 lbs<\/td><td>LTL Freight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/products\/foam-wall-containment-berm-4h-10x40-pvc\">A8473U<\/a><\/td><td>10&#8242; x 40&#8242; x 4&#8243;<\/td><td>997 gal<\/td><td>150 lbs<\/td><td>LTL Freight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/products\/foam-wall-containment-berm-4h-10x50-pvc\">A8474U<\/a><\/td><td>10&#8242; x 50&#8242; x 4&#8243;<\/td><td>1,246 gal<\/td><td>182 lbs<\/td><td>LTL Freight<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices change, so each part number links to its live product page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the 10&#8242; x 20&#8242; is our best seller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/products\/foam-wall-containment-berm-4h-10x20-pvc\">10&#8242; x 20&#8242; PVC foam wall berm (A8471U)<\/a> fits most pickups, a service truck or a utility trailer with room to walk around it. It holds 498 gallons, weighs 83 pounds and still ships by UPS Ground, so one or two people can carry it and set it up without a forklift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one pickup, a service truck or a towable generator, it&#8217;s the size we recommend first. Go smaller (10&#8242; x 10&#8242; or 8&#8242; x 8&#8242;) for a single piece of equipment. Go longer (10&#8242; x 30&#8242; and up) for longer trucks, a truck with a trailer, or several units in a row. For semis and tankers, call us and we&#8217;ll recommend the right containment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PVC or Copolymer-2000?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We also sell the same foam wall design in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/collections\/foam-wall-containment-berm\">Copolymer-2000<\/a>. Here is the practical difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PVC<\/strong> often costs about half as much at the same footprint (for example, 10&#8242; x 20&#8242; PVC vs. Copolymer-2000) and is lighter to handle. It is the economical choice for everyday drive-in vehicle and equipment containment.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Copolymer-2000<\/strong> is rated down to -25\u00b0F and is the material to ask about if you are storing a liquid PVC is not suited to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure? Call us at (800) 869-9633 with the liquid you are storing and we will confirm the right material before you order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sizing a berm for your site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with the largest tank or container that will sit in the berm and compare it to the gallon ratings above. Then check the footprint. Buyers often size by gallons and forget the vehicle has to fit inside with room to park. If your SPCC plan, permit or site rules set a specific sizing rule, check the berm&#8217;s rated capacity against that rule before you order. For a footprint that is not on the list, we build foam wall berms to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/products\/desired-size-custom-spill-containment-berm\">custom size<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sizing for a specific vehicle? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/drive-in-spill-berm-size-for-trucks-and-vans\/\">drive-in berm size guide for trucks and vans<\/a> goes vehicle by vehicle. For job-site equipment, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/generator-spill-containment-berms-job-sites\/\">generator spill containment<\/a>, and for fueling areas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/spill-containment-for-mobile-refueling-and-fuel-transfer\/\">spill containment for mobile refueling and fuel transfer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Care and storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep sharp objects out of the containment area and inspect the liner regularly for punctures or worn spots. Flush the berm with water and mild detergent after a spill. When it is not in use, fold it and store it. The foam walls stand back up when you unfold it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I need to inflate a foam wall berm?<\/strong> No. The foam sidewalls stand on their own as soon as the berm is unfolded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I drive a vehicle into it?<\/strong> Yes. The foam walls compress under the tires and recover after the vehicle passes, so you can drive in and out without lowering the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much does the 10&#8242; x 20&#8242; PVC berm hold?<\/strong> 498 gallons, with inside dimensions of 10&#8242; x 20&#8242; and 4-inch walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What temperatures can the PVC berm handle?<\/strong> The 22 oz. PVC is rated from -20\u00b0F to 150\u00b0F. For colder sites, the Copolymer-2000 version is rated to -25\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does shipping cost extra?<\/strong> Shipping is free to the continental US. Sizes up to 10&#8242; x 20&#8242; ship UPS Ground; 10&#8242; x 30&#8242; and larger ship LTL freight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shop PVC foam wall berms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See every size and both materials in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/collections\/foam-wall-containment-berm\">foam wall containment berm collection<\/a>, or compare all berm types on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/collections\/spill-containment-berms\">spill containment berms<\/a> page. Not sure which size fits? Call (800) 869-9633. We&#8217;ve been selling spill containment since 1985, and we&#8217;ll help you pick.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need a drive-in spill berm for a truck, trailer or piece of equipment that&#8217;s ready the moment you unfold it? A PVC foam wall berm is usually the most economical way to get there. Below: how they work, the seven sizes we stock, and when the Copolymer-2000 version is worth the extra money. 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