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How many 50 lb bags fit on a pallet?
27 bags per pallet: 9 tiers of 3 / 3, 55.5 in tall, 1,395 lb loaded.
Assuming 26 × 16 × 5.5 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 | 36 (2 high, 24 per pallet) | 864 bags | 44,820 lb weight limit |
| 48' Dry Van | 36 (2 high, 24 per pallet) | 864 bags | 44,820 lb weight limit |
| 40' Sea Container | 40 (2 high, 21 per pallet) | 840 bags | 43,800 lb |
| 40' High Cube | 40 (2 high, 24 per pallet) | 960 bags | 49,800 lb |
| 20' Sea Container | 20 (2 high, 21 per pallet) | 420 bags | 21,900 lb |
Where it says "per pallet", the plan builds shorter pallets than the full 27 so they stack inside that truck or container. Open the plan to see each build.
Questions
How many bags fit on a pallet?
27 per pallet: 9 tiers of 3 / 3, 55.5 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?
36 pallets stacked 2 high, 864 bags in all, 44,820 lb, stopped by the weight limit.
What freight class is it?
About class 70 by density (22.41 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.