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How many 10 × 8 × 6 in boxes fit on a 48 × 40 pallet?
216 boxes per pallet: 9 tiers of 24, 60 in tall, 1,773 lb loaded.
Assuming 8 lb per box, stacked to 60 in including the pallet, on a 48 in × 40 in pallet.
Tier layout
Darker boxes are turned 90°. Alternating tiers tie the load together.
How many in a truck or container
| Truck / container | Pallets | Boxes | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' Dry Van | 25 | 5,400 boxes | 44,325 lb weight limit |
| 48' Dry Van | 25 | 5,400 boxes | 44,325 lb weight limit |
| 40' Sea Container | 40 (2 high, 144 per pallet) | 5,760 boxes | 47,880 lb |
| 40' High Cube | 40 (2 high, 168 per pallet) | 6,720 boxes | 55,560 lb |
| 20' Sea Container | 20 (2 high, 144 per pallet) | 2,880 boxes | 23,940 lb |
Where it says "per pallet", the plan builds shorter pallets than the full 216 so they stack inside that truck or container. Open the plan to see each build.
Questions
How many boxes fit on a pallet?
216 per pallet: 9 tiers of 24, 60 in tall including the pallet. Height is what limits it; a taller max height fits more tiers.
How many fit in a 53' Dry Van?
25 pallets, 5,400 boxes in all, 44,325 lb, stopped by the weight limit.
What freight class is it?
About class 65 by density (26.6 lb/ft³). Density is only part of the NMFC rules, so confirm the item with your carrier.
Can I change the numbers?
Yes. Open the plan in the optimizer, change the size, weight, pallet or truck, and download a load sheet and pallet labels. It is free and you do not need an account to try it.