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How many 16 × 12 × 8 in boxes fit on a 48 × 40 pallet?
54 boxes per pallet: 6 tiers of 9, 54 in tall, 1,017 lb loaded.
Assuming 18 lb per box, stacked to 60 in including the pallet, on a 48 in × 40 in pallet.
Tier layout
How many in a truck or container
| Truck / container | Pallets | Boxes | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' Dry Van | 44 (2 high) | 2,376 boxes | 44,748 lb weight limit |
| 48' Dry Van | 44 (2 high) | 2,376 boxes | 44,748 lb weight limit |
| 40' Sea Container | 60 (3 high, 27 per pallet) | 1,620 boxes | 31,860 lb |
| 40' High Cube | 40 (2 high, 45 per pallet) | 1,800 boxes | 34,200 lb |
| 20' Sea Container | 30 (3 high, 27 per pallet) | 810 boxes | 15,930 lb |
Where it says "per pallet", the plan builds shorter pallets than the full 54 so they stack inside that truck or container. Open the plan to see each build.
Questions
How many boxes fit on a pallet?
54 per pallet: 6 tiers of 9, 54 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?
44 pallets stacked 2 high, 2,376 boxes in all, 44,748 lb, stopped by the weight limit.
What freight class is it?
About class 70 by density (16.95 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.