20ft Container loading calculator
Interior 590 × 235 × 239 cm · 33.1 m³ · payload 28,200 kg
The 20-foot dry container (TEU) is the unit the container world counts in. With roughly 33 m³ of space and a hefty 28-tonne payload rating, it is the workhorse for dense, heavy freight — machinery, tiles, beverages, metal parts — where you run out of weight long before you run out of space.
Use the calculator below to check whether your cartons or pallets physically fit a 20ft box. It really packs your boxes — the same planning behind our full product — so it respects stacking limits and what can be turned, not just total volume.
20ft FAQ
How many Euro pallets fit in a 20ft container?
Up to 11 Euro pallets (120×80 cm) fit in a single tier of a 20ft container. Whether a second tier works depends on your carton height and stackability — run your actual dimensions through the calculator above.
What is the maximum weight for a 20ft container?
Most 20ft containers are rated around 28,200 kg payload, but road legal limits at origin and destination are usually lower. The calculator flags when your cargo exceeds the container's rated payload.