Container Guide · Load calculation

How many euro pallets fit in a 20ft container?

A 20ft standard container holds 11 euro pallets floor-loaded (120×80 cm, one tier). With stackable goods accordingly more, limited by height and permitted weight.

In short

The internal length of a 20ft standard container is about 590 cm, the internal width about 235 cm. For euro pallets (120×80 cm) that works out to 11 floor positions in one tier.

ContainerInternal lengthInternal widthEuro pallets (1 tier)
20′ Standard590 cm235 cm11
20′ High Cube590 cm235 cm11

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Related questions

No warranty: The actual number of pallets depends on stackability, weight and load securing. All figures are geometric guide values and do not replace a check of axle load, centre of gravity or load securing.