In transportation, the box sizes of goods packaging are various. For common shipping boxes, a 40ft container can typically accommodate 400-600 units.
Below is the interior size of a 40ft container:
Length (Interior): 39 feet 5 inches
Width (Interior): 7 feet 8 inches
Height (Interior): 7 feet 10 inches
Interior Capacity: 2367.19 cubic feet
How many boxes can fit in a 40ft container?In transportation, the box sizes of goods packaging are various. For common shipping boxes, a 40ft container can typically accommodate 400 to 600 units. For example, a 40ft container can generally accommodate 500 boxes measuring 20" × 20" × 20".
The following table lists common box dimensions along with the maximum quantity that can fit in a 40ft container.
| Box dimensions | Qty per 40ft ctnr | Example |
| 8" × 8" × 8" | 7989 | Drinking Glasses |
| 12" × 3" × 17-1/2" | 6492 | Jacket or Sweater |
| 12" × 12" × 18" | 1578 | Coffee Maker |
| 13" × 9" × 11" | 3178 | Large Bowl |
| 16" × 16" × 16" | 998 | Lamp |
| 14" × 14" × 14" | 1490 | Set of Bowls |
| 20" × 20" × 20" | 511 | Speakers |
| 27" × 17" × 12" | 742 | Skateboard |
| 12" × 9" × 6" | 6312 | Picture Frames |
| 11" × 11" × 11" | 3073 | Large Vase |
| 17" × 17" × 7" | 2021 | Playstation |
| 20" × 20" × 12" | 852 | Dinnerware Set |
| 22" × 22" × 22" | 384 | Stand Mixer |
| 24" × 24" × 24" | 295 | Crockpot |
| 28" × 28" × 28" | 186 | Sports Equipment |
| 24" × 24" × 18" | 394 | Computer Printer |
| 18" × 13" × 11-3/4" | 1487 | Desktop PC |
| 15" × 15" × 48" | 378 | Golf Bag |
| 50" × 9" × 9" | 1010 | Golf Club |
| 54" × 8" × 28" | 338 | Bike |
| 20" × 8" × 50" | 511 | Guitar |
| 38" × 8" × 26" | 517 | TV (Small) |
| 46" × 8" × 30" | 370 | TV (Medium) |
| 56" × 8" × 36" | 253 | 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:
How many boxes fit in a 20ft container?
