The boxes used to package goods come in various sizes. For common shipping cartons, a 20ft container can generally hold 200 to 300 boxes.
A 20ft container is a widely used standard unit in international shipping, and below is the interior size of it:
Length (Interior): 19 feet 4 inches
Width (Interior): 7 feet 8 inches
Height (Interior): 7 feet 10 inches
Interior Capacity: 1161.07 cubic feet
How many boxes can fit in a 20ft container?The boxes used to package goods come in various sizes. For common shipping cartons, a 20ft container can generally hold 200 to 300 boxes. For example, a 20ft container can generally accommodate 250 boxes measuring 20" × 20" × 20".
The following table lists common box dimensions along with the maximum quantity that can fit in a 20ft container.
| Box dimensions | Qty per 20ft ctnr | Example |
| 8" × 8" × 8" | 3918 | Drinking Glasses |
| 12" × 3" × 17-1/2" | 3184 | Jacket or Sweater |
| 12" × 12" × 18" | 774 | Coffee Maker |
| 13" × 9" × 11" | 1558 | Large Bowl |
| 16" × 16" × 16" | 489 | Lamp |
| 14" × 14" × 14" | 731 | Set of Bowls |
| 20" × 20" × 20" | 250 | Speakers |
| 27" × 17" × 12" | 364 | Skateboard |
| 12" × 9" × 6" | 3096 | Picture Frames |
| 11" × 11" × 11" | 1507 | Large Vase |
| 17" × 17" × 7" | 991 | Playstation |
| 20" × 20" × 12" | 417 | Dinnerware Set |
| 22" × 22" × 22" | 188 | Stand Mixer |
| 24" × 24" × 24" | 145 | Crockpot |
| 28" × 28" × 28" | 91 | Sports Equipment |
| 24" × 24" × 18" | 193 | Computer Printer |
| 18" × 13" × 11-3/4" | 729 | Desktop PC |
| 15" × 15" × 48" | 185 | Golf Bag |
| 50" × 9" × 9" | 495 | Golf Club |
| 54" × 8" × 28" | 165 | Bike |
| 20" × 8" × 50" | 250 | Guitar |
| 38" × 8" × 26" | 253 | TV (Small) |
| 46" × 8" × 30" | 181 | TV (Medium) |
| 56" × 8" × 36" | 124 | TV (Large) |
Loading Tips:
Even distribution of goods: Ensure that the goods are evenly distributed within the container to avoid excessive center of gravity, which may lead to stability issues during transportation. Heavy items should be placed at the bottom and center of the container, while lighter items can be placed on top or on the sides to prevent tipping or shifting.
Stacking properly: Stack items according to their size and weight to avoid stability issues caused by excessive stacking height.
Utilize corner space: Corner and edge positions can also be used to place suitable goods to improve space utilization.
See Also:
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