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How Many Pallets Fit in a Container?
Calculate how many Euro (120×80) or standard (120×100) pallets fit in a container, depending on stacking. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
See the system that does this automaticallyOpen the live demoHow Many Pallets Fit in a Container?: what you need to know
How many pallets fit depends on pallet size and layout: a 20ft container usually takes 11 euro pallets or 10 standard pallets on one level, a 40ft 24–25 euro or 20–21 standard pallets. With stackable cargo the number can double.
Expert tip: Plan loaded pallet height against the door height; pallets taller than the roughly 2.26 m door opening will not go in.
How Many Pallets Fit in a Container?: worked example
Example values: Container type 40' HC, Pallet type Euro pallet 120×80, Loaded pallet height 120 cm, Stacking Double-stacked. With these values the results are:
| Pallets per layer | 20 pallets |
|---|---|
| Number of layers | 2 |
| Pallets that fit in the container | 40 pallets |
How to use: How Many Pallets Fit in a Container
- Enter your own values: Container type, Pallet type, Loaded pallet height, Stacking.
- Results are calculated as you type: Pallets per layer, Number of layers, Pallets that fit in the container.
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- Pallets per layer = fit2([Container internal length] × 100; [Container internal width] × 100; [Pallet length]; [Pallet width])
- Number of layers = min([Stacking levels]; floor([Container internal height] × 100 ÷ [Loaded pallet height]))
- Pallets that fit in the container = [Pallets per layer] × [Number of layers]
Other tools running on Cargo Fit Engine
Finds the best arrangement and utilization rate from carton, pallet and container dimensions under volume and weight limits.
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 How Many Pallets Fit in a Container calculated?
Calculate how many Euro (120×80) or standard (120×100) pallets fit in a container, depending on stacking. The calculation uses Cargo Fit Engine: Finds the best arrangement and utilization rate from carton, pallet and container dimensions under volume and weight limits.
How Many Pallets Fit in a Container: what is it and when is it used?
How many pallets fit depends on pallet size and layout: a 20ft container usually takes 11 euro pallets or 10 standard pallets on one level, a 40ft 24–25 euro or 20–21 standard pallets. With stackable cargo the number can double.
How Many Pallets Fit in a Container: what should I watch out for?
Plan loaded pallet height against the door height; pallets taller than the roughly 2.26 m door opening will not go in.
How is Pallets that fit in the container found?
Pallets that fit in the container = [Pallets per layer] × [Number of layers]. With the example values (Container type 40' HC, Pallet type Euro pallet 120×80, Loaded pallet height 120 cm, Stacking Double-stacked) the result is 40 pallets.
Worked example: How Many Pallets Fit in a Container?
Example values: Container type 40' HC, Pallet type Euro pallet 120×80, Loaded pallet height 120 cm, Stacking Double-stacked. Pallets per layer: 20 pallets; Number of layers: 2; Pallets that fit in the container: 40 pallets.
Is How Many Pallets Fit in a Container 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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