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40ft Container Calculator
Calculate how many cartons fit in a 40ft standard container by volume and the 26,700 kg payload limit. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
See the system that does this automaticallyOpen the live demo40ft Container Calculator: what you need to know
A 40ft standard container measures about 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m inside and holds about 67 m³, but its maximum payload is close to a 20ft’s. So a 40ft suits light, bulky cargo, while two 20ft units can be better for heavy cargo.
Expert tip: If your cargo will not fill a 40ft but does not fit in a 20ft, compare freight for a standard 40ft and LCL options as well as a 40ft high cube.
40ft Container Calculator: worked example
Example values: Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm, Carton height 40 cm, Carton weight 12 kg. With these values the results are:
| Cartons that fit by volume | 500 pcs |
|---|---|
| Maximum cartons by weight | 2,225 pcs |
| Loadable cartons | 500 pcs |
| Volume utilization | 70.9 % |
| Cargo weight | 6,000 kg |
How to use: 40ft Container Calculator
- Enter your own values: Carton length, Carton width, Carton height, Carton weight.
- Results are calculated as you type: Cartons that fit by volume, Maximum cartons by weight, Loadable cartons, Volume utilization.
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- Cartons that fit by volume = fit3([Container internal length] × 100; [Container internal width] × 100; [Container internal height] × 100; [Carton length]; [Carton width]; [Carton height])
- Maximum cartons by weight = floor([Container maximum payload] ÷ [Carton weight])
- Loadable cartons = min([Cartons that fit by volume]; [Maximum cartons by weight])
- Volume utilization = [Loadable cartons] × [Carton length] × [Carton width] × [Carton height] ÷ 1,000,000 ÷ [Container internal volume] × 100
- Cargo weight = [Loadable cartons] × [Carton weight]
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FCRSOFT
FCRSOFT does this for you automatically
You don’t need to do the calculations and checks on this page by hand every day. FCRSOFT derives them all automatically from the records entered in the field.
- Container utilization, volume and weight are tracked for every booking.
- Free time is counted for each container; you are warned before charges start.
- Container movements and documents are linked to the file.
Frequently asked questions
How is 40ft Container Calculator calculated?
Calculate how many cartons fit in a 40ft standard container by volume and the 26,700 kg payload limit. The calculation uses Cargo Fit Engine: Finds the best arrangement and utilization rate from carton, pallet and container dimensions under volume and weight limits.
40ft Container Calculator: what is it and when is it used?
A 40ft standard container measures about 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m inside and holds about 67 m³, but its maximum payload is close to a 20ft’s. So a 40ft suits light, bulky cargo, while two 20ft units can be better for heavy cargo.
40ft Container Calculator: what should I watch out for?
If your cargo will not fill a 40ft but does not fit in a 20ft, compare freight for a standard 40ft and LCL options as well as a 40ft high cube.
How is Loadable cartons found?
Loadable cartons = min([Cartons that fit by volume]; [Maximum cartons by weight]). With the example values (Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm, Carton height 40 cm, Carton weight 12 kg) the result is 500 pcs.
Worked example: 40ft Container Calculator
Example values: Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm, Carton height 40 cm, Carton weight 12 kg. Cartons that fit by volume: 500 pcs; Maximum cartons by weight: 2,225 pcs; Loadable cartons: 500 pcs; Volume utilization: 70.9 %; Cargo weight: 6,000 kg.
Is 40ft Container Calculator free?
Yes. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored.
Can FCRSOFT do this calculation automatically?
FCRSOFT tracks volume, weight and utilization per container for every booking. You can try the Forwarder & Logistics package in the live demo without installing anything.
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