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How many 600 × 400 × 300 mm boxes fit on a Euro pallet (1200 × 800)?
16 boxes per pallet: 4 tiers of 4, 1,344 mm tall, 212 kg loaded.
Assuming 12 kg per box, stacked to 1.6 m including the pallet, on a 1,200 mm × 800 mm pallet.
Open this plan in 3DChange any number, then print a load sheet and pallet labels.
Tier layout
How many in a truck or container
| Truck / container | Pallets | Boxes | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' Dry Van | 80 (2 high) | 1,280 boxes | 16,993 kg |
| 48' Dry Van | 72 (2 high) | 1,152 boxes | 15,294 kg |
| 40' Sea Container | 48 (2 high, 12 per pallet) | 576 boxes | 7,892 kg |
| 40' High Cube | 48 (2 high, 12 per pallet) | 576 boxes | 7,892 kg |
| 20' Sea Container | 20 (2 high, 12 per pallet) | 240 boxes | 3,288 kg |
Where it says "per pallet", the plan builds shorter pallets than the full 16 so they stack inside that truck or container. Open the plan to see each build.
Questions
How many boxes fit on a pallet?
16 per pallet: 4 tiers of 4, 1,344 mm tall including the pallet. Height is what limits it; a taller max height fits more tiers.
How many fit in a 40' Sea Container?
48 pallets stacked 2 high, 576 boxes in all, 7,892 kg.
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.