freightcalcsHow many pallets fit in a 20ft shipping container?
Quick answer, interior dims and a fit checker. Part of freightcalcs.com.
Quick answer, interior dims and a fit checker. Part of freightcalcs.com.
A 20-foot ocean container is the small standard ISO box. Its narrow 92.5-inch interior width forces mixed pallet orientations to use the floor well.
Max payload is commonly 21,700–28,200 kg (47,900–62,100 lb) depending on container spec — check the CSC plate; dense cargo hits weight limits before the floor fills. Interior dims vary by an inch or two between container builds.
| Length | Width | Height | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232.5 in (19.4 ft) | 92.5 in | 94.5 in | 149.3 sq ft |
Interiors vary slightly by manufacturer — check your equipment spec for tight fits. Euro 2 pallets (1200×1000 mm): 9 fit.
Uses the same packing engine as our 3D pallet load calculator — plan the cartons on each pallet there.
A 20ft shipping container fits 8 standard GMA 48×40 pallets loaded straight, up to 9 with mixed orientation, or 11 Euro pallets. The 92.5-inch interior width is the constraint.
11 Euro pallets (1200×800 mm) or 9 Euro 2 pallets (1200×1000 mm).
Max payload is commonly 21,700–28,200 kg (47,900–62,100 lb) depending on container spec — check the CSC plate. Dense cargo reaches the weight limit before the floor fills.
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