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Container Load Calculator — 20ft & 40ft
Container Load Calculator — 20ft & 40ft
Enter your carton or pallet dimensions below to calculate how many units fit in a standard 20ft or 40ft shipping container and your projected container utilisation.
Calculation Results
Results are based on theoretical maximum utilisation (90% loading efficiency factor applied). Actual capacity depends on cargo orientation, loading method, and weight limits. Contact Marwest LLC for a professional loading plan.
Understanding the Calculation
Container Internal Dimensions
20ft container: 5.9m L × 2.35m W × 2.39m H, approx 25 CBM usable. 40ft container: 12.0m L × 2.35m W × 2.39m H, approx 58 CBM usable. 40ft HC: 12.0m L × 2.35m W × 2.69m H, approx 67 CBM usable.
Weight vs Volume
Containers have both a volume limit and a payload weight limit. A 20ft container's maximum payload is ~21,700 kg. A 40ft has ~26,500 kg. Dense cargo (metal parts, tyres) may hit the weight limit before the volume limit.
Loading Efficiency
Theoretical maximum container fill is rarely achievable in practice. Irregular carton stacking, structural bracing, and access requirements typically result in 85–92% of theoretical capacity. Our 90% efficiency factor reflects this.
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