Plastic Bucket and Basin Sizes Guide: Which Size for Cleaning, Laundry and Storage (3L to 55L)
A bucket or a basin looks like a simple buy, until the 12L bucket you ordered turns out too small for the mop, or the basin will not fit in the sink. This guide explains what each size from 3L to 55L is good for, with the exact measurements and prices of the plastic buckets and round basins we stock in our Dubai warehouse.
Quick answer: which size do I need?
For everyday cleaning and mopping, choose a 12L or 16L bucket with lid. To store rice, flour, pet food, tools or garden waste, choose the 55L heavy-duty storage bucket. For washing fruit and vegetables, a 3L to 8L basin is enough; for soaking laundry, use a 15L or 20L basin; and for bedding, rugs or bathing a pet, use the 30L basin.
Bucket and basin size chart (prices on 27 October 2026)
| Item | Size | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3L round basin (green or cream) | 30 cm across, 11.5 cm high | Fruit and vegetables, small hand-wash | AED 19 |
| 5L round basin (grey or white) | 39 cm across, 11 cm high | Washing produce and dishes | AED 15 |
| 8L round basin (grey or white) | 43 cm across, 12 cm high | Small laundry soaks, food prep | AED 18 |
| 12L bucket with lid (white) | 30 × 29 cm | Cleaning, mopping, car washing | AED 39 |
| 15L round basin (grey or white) | 52 cm across, 14 cm high | Laundry soaks, cleaning | AED 19 (2 for AED 36) |
| 16L bucket with lid (white) | 33 × 29 cm | Cleaning, laundry, garden jobs | AED 49 |
| 20L round basin (grey or white) | 59 cm across, 15 cm high | Bigger laundry loads, washing tools | AED 19 (2 for AED 36) |
| 30L round basin (grey or white) | 68 cm across, 17 cm high | Bedding, rugs, pets, large gatherings | AED 29 |
| 55L heavy-duty storage bucket | 51 cm across, 50 cm high | Rice, flour, pet food, tools, garden waste | AED 59 |
Buckets for cleaning and mopping
A 12L bucket is the usual size for mopping an apartment, and it stays light enough to carry when full. The 16L bucket is 3 cm wider, so it takes a larger mop head and suits villas, offices and car washing. Both come with a lid, which keeps cleaning water covered and stops dust getting in when you use the bucket for storage.
The 55L bucket for storage
The 55L heavy-duty storage bucket is a different kind of bucket: thick, recyclable BPA-free plastic with reinforced sides, a lock-style lid and two side handles. It is 51 cm across and 50 cm high, so it has room for 25 kg of rice or a large bag of dry pet food, and the snug lid keeps out dust, moisture and insects. Families also use it in the storeroom for tools and toys, and in the garden for leaves and cuttings.
Round basins for the kitchen, laundry and balcony
Our round basins are wide and shallow, so they are easy to fill, carry and empty, and the rounded rim is comfortable to hold when you pour. They are made from recyclable BPA-free plastic and weigh between 0.2 kg (3L) and under 1 kg (20L), so you can hang them up after use.
How to choose a basin
- 3L to 8L (30 to 43 cm): washing fruit, vegetables and dishes, or soaking a few small items.
- 15L and 20L (52 and 59 cm): laundry soaks, hand-washing clothes, cleaning the balcony and washing tools. They are also sold as a pack of 2.
- 30L (68 cm): our biggest round basin, for bedding, rugs, bathing pets and food prep for large gatherings.
Measure your sink or laundry shelf before you order: a 52 cm basin is wider than most kitchen sinks, so use it on the floor, the balcony or a laundry counter.
Buying for a restaurant, school or business?
Buckets and basins are often bought in quantity for kitchens, cleaning teams, schools and events. Message us on WhatsApp at +971 50 527 7576 for bulk pricing.
Delivery, payment and returns
Delivery is free on orders from AED 189 (AED 12 below that). Orders placed before 3 PM are delivered the next day in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman, and in 2–3 days to the other emirates; there is no delivery on Sundays. You can pay by card, cash on delivery, Tabby or Tamara, and you have 14 days to return unused items in their original packaging, with free pickup.
Frequently asked questions
What size bucket do I need for mopping?
A 12L bucket is enough for an apartment. Choose the 16L bucket for a villa, an office or a larger mop head.
What is the biggest bucket you sell?
The 55L heavy-duty storage bucket with a lock-style lid and side handles, 51 cm across and 50 cm high, at AED 59.
Can I store rice or flour in the 55L bucket?
Yes. It is made from BPA-free plastic and the snug lid keeps out dust, moisture and insects. It has room for 25 kg of rice.
What size basin is best for laundry?
The 15L (52 cm) or 20L (59 cm) round basin. For bedding and rugs, use the 30L basin, which is 68 cm across.
How fast is delivery in Dubai?
Order before 3 PM for next-day delivery in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. Delivery is free from AED 189.
Shop this guide
- All plastic buckets and basins
- 12L Plastic Bucket with Lid, White (AED 39)
- 16L Plastic Bucket with Lid, White (AED 49)
- 55L Heavy-Duty Storage Bucket with Secure Lid (AED 59)
- 15L Round Plastic Basin (AED 19)
- 30L Round Plastic Basin (AED 29)
