How many pallets fit in a 20ft container
How many pallets fit in a 20ft container: 8 GMA 48 × 40 straight (4 along × 2 across), 9 mixed, 11 Euro 1200 × 800 mm. Interior about 232.5 × 92.5 in. The 92.5 inch width is the constraint — a second 48 inch face does not square across. Use the checker for a custom footprint.
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Pallets on the floor
Double-stack assumes a ~48 in cargo height plus deck still clears the interior. Payload often binds first.
Interior dimensions used
| Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 232.3 in (5.9 m) | 92.5 in | 94.1 in |
Single-stack floor counts. Payload 28,180 kg typical — dense pallets hit mass first. Interiors vary; check the box.
Formula
Integer pack of the pallet footprint on the interior floor, mixed orientation on. Double-stack only if 2 × (deck + cargo) clears interior height.
Questions
How many pallets fit in a 20ft container?
Straight load 8 GMA; mixed orientation about 9. Euro 1200×800 mm: 11. Euro 2 1200×1000 mm: 9.
Does high cube add floor spots?
No. High cube adds height. Floor counts match the standard box of the same length.