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.
How the 11 are placed — calculated, not copied
The 11 only work because of turning: 7 pallets sit crosswise, 4 lengthwise. Keep them all in one orientation and only 8 fit on the floor. This is the layout from above:
Stacked: two tiers with low cargo
If each pallet including goods stays below about 115 cm, stackable cargo fits in two tiers: 22 euro pallets in a 20ft container (internal height 239 cm). Whether the goods can carry a second tier is up to the cargo — weight is rarely the limit with euro pallets: 22 pallets at 300 kg are 6.6 t of roughly 28 t payload.
| Container | Internal length | Internal width | Euro pallets (1 tier) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20′ Standard | 590 cm | 235 cm | 11 |
| 20′ High Cube | 590 cm | 235 cm | 11 |
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