40ft Container loading calculator
Interior 1203 × 235 × 239 cm · 67.6 m³ · payload 26,700 kg
The 40-foot container doubles the floor of a 20ft box (about 67 m³) while carrying a slightly lower payload rating — which is why it shines for voluminous, lighter cargo: furniture, garments, appliances, plastics.
Paste your carton list into the calculator and see the load in 3D. If your freight cubes out before it weighs out, the 40ft is usually the cheaper choice per cubic meter.
40ft FAQ
How many cartons fit in a 40ft container?
It depends entirely on carton dimensions and stackability. As a reference, about 1,200 cartons of 40×30×30 cm fit by volume — but real loading loses space to imperfect stacking. The calculator gives you the honest, geometric answer.
Should I ship one 40ft or two 20ft containers?
A 40ft is normally cheaper than two 20ft boxes, but two 20fts carry more combined weight and can split across destinations. If you need weight, go 2×20ft; if you need space, go 40ft.