Pallet guides › Bags and sacks
How many 40 lb bags fit on a pallet?
50 bags per pallet: 10 tiers of 5 / 5, 56 in tall, 2,045 lb loaded.
Assuming 24 × 15 × 5 in filled bags, brick stacked to 60 in, on a 48 in × 40 in pallet.
Tier layout
How many in a truck or container
| Truck / container | Pallets | Bags | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' Dry Van | 22 | 1,100 bags | 44,990 lb weight limit |
| 48' Dry Van | 22 | 1,100 bags | 44,990 lb weight limit |
| 40' Sea Container | 40 (2 high, 35 per pallet) | 1,400 bags | 57,800 lb |
| 40' High Cube | 32 (2 high, 45 per pallet) | 1,440 bags | 59,040 lb weight limit |
| 20' Sea Container | 20 (2 high, 35 per pallet) | 700 bags | 28,900 lb |
Where it says "per pallet", the plan builds shorter pallets than the full 50 so they stack inside that truck or container. Open the plan to see each build.
Questions
How many bags fit on a pallet?
50 per pallet: 10 tiers of 5 / 5, 56 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?
22 pallets, 1,100 bags in all, 44,990 lb, stopped by the weight limit.
What freight class is it?
About class 60 by density (32.87 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.