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How many 20 × 16 × 12 in boxes fit on a 48 × 40 pallet?
24 boxes per pallet: 4 tiers of 6, 54 in tall, 765 lb loaded.
Assuming 30 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 | 58 (2 high) | 1,392 boxes | 44,370 lb weight limit |
| 48' Dry Van | 56 (2 high) | 1,344 boxes | 42,840 lb |
| 40' Sea Container | 40 (2 high, 18 per pallet) | 720 boxes | 23,400 lb |
| 40' High Cube | 40 (2 high, 18 per pallet) | 720 boxes | 23,400 lb |
| 20' Sea Container | 20 (2 high, 18 per pallet) | 360 boxes | 11,700 lb |
Where it says "per pallet", the plan builds shorter pallets than the full 24 so they stack inside that truck or container. Open the plan to see each build.
Questions
How many boxes fit on a pallet?
24 per pallet: 4 tiers of 6, 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?
58 pallets stacked 2 high, 1,392 boxes in all, 44,370 lb, stopped by the weight limit.
What freight class is it?
About class 85 by density (12.75 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.