Tool Bag Sizes: Complete Dimension Guide

Tool bag sizes range from small 12 inch totes to large 24 inch rolling bags for professional contractors.

Standard Tool Bag Sizes

Common tool bag dimensions

Size Dimensions (L x W x H in) Tool Capacity Best For
Small Tool Bag 12 x 7 x 8 / 30 x 18 x 20 cm 20-30 hand tools Basic repairs, homeowner, light trades
Medium Tool Bag 16 x 9 x 10 / 40 x 23 x 25 cm 40-60 tools Electricians, plumbers, handyman
Large Tool Bag 20 x 11 x 12 / 51 x 28 x 30 cm 60-100 tools Carpenters, HVAC, full tradesman kit
Extra Large Tote 24 x 13 x 14 / 61 x 33 x 35 cm 100-150 tools Professional contractors, all trades
Rolling Tool Bag 22 x 12 x 13 / 56 x 30 x 33 cm 80-120 tools plus power tools Heavy duty, job sites, mobility

Tool Bag Types and Features

Different tool storage styles

Type Typical Size (in) Pockets Best For
Open Top Tote 16 x 9 x 10 / 40 x 23 x 25 cm 10-20 exterior, open interior Quick access, organized storage
Closed Zipper Bag 18 x 10 x 11 / 45 x 25 x 28 cm 15-30 interior and exterior Security, weather protection
Backpack Tool Bag 16 x 12 x 8 / 40 x 30 x 20 cm 20-40 varied pockets Hands-free carry, climbing, roofing
Rolling Tool Bag 22 x 12 x 13 / 56 x 30 x 33 cm 30-50 pockets, large main area Heavy loads, job site mobility
Tool Bucket Organizer 12 diameter x 12 height / 30 x 30 cm 20-40 exterior pockets Five gallon bucket insert

Tool Bag Pocket Organization

Storage capacity by bag size

Bag Size Exterior Pockets Interior Dividers Hammer Loop
Small (12 in) 8-12 2-4 Usually yes
Medium (16 in) 15-25 4-8 Yes
Large (20 in) 25-40 8-15 Yes, reinforced
Extra Large (24 in) 40-60 15-25 Multiple tool holders
Rolling Bags 30-50 10-20 plus main compartment Dedicated tool panel

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