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How many 20 × 20 × 20 in boxes fit on a 48 × 40 pallet?
8 boxes per pallet: 2 tiers of 4, 46 in tall, 325 lb loaded.
Assuming 35 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 | 60 (2 high) | 480 boxes | 19,500 lb |
| 48' Dry Van | 56 (2 high) | 448 boxes | 18,200 lb |
| 40' Sea Container | 60 (3 high, 4 per pallet) | 240 boxes | 11,100 lb |
| 40' High Cube | 40 (2 high) | 320 boxes | 13,000 lb |
| 20' Sea Container | 30 (3 high, 4 per pallet) | 120 boxes | 5,550 lb |
Where it says "per pallet", the plan builds shorter pallets than the full 8 so they stack inside that truck or container. Open the plan to see each build.
Questions
How many boxes fit on a pallet?
8 per pallet: 2 tiers of 4, 46 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?
60 pallets stacked 2 high, 480 boxes in all, 19,500 lb.
What freight class is it?
About class 125 by density (6.36 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.