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How many 24 × 12 × 12 in boxes fit on a 48 × 40 pallet?
24 boxes per pallet: 4 tiers of 6, 54 in tall, 717 lb loaded.
Assuming 28 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) | 1,440 boxes | 43,020 lb |
| 48' Dry Van | 56 (2 high) | 1,344 boxes | 40,152 lb |
| 40' Sea Container | 40 (2 high, 18 per pallet) | 720 boxes | 21,960 lb |
| 40' High Cube | 40 (2 high, 18 per pallet) | 720 boxes | 21,960 lb |
| 20' Sea Container | 20 (2 high, 18 per pallet) | 360 boxes | 10,980 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?
60 pallets stacked 2 high, 1,440 boxes in all, 43,020 lb.
What freight class is it?
About class 92.5 by density (11.95 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.