How many cartons fit in a 53ft dry van trailer?
A 53ft dry van trailer offers 1602×254×269 cm of usable space (109.5 m³) with a 20,000 kg weight limit. For example, it takes 960 standard 60×40×40 cm cartons. Counts for common carton sizes below.
Typical 53' dry-van interior dimensions; payload varies by tractor, axles and carrier — confirm before booking.
| Carton (cm) | Cartons that fit | Layout (L×W×H) | Utilization | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60×40×40 | 960 | 40×4×6 | 84.2% | Details → |
| 60×50×45 | 700 | 35×4×5 | 86.3% | Details → |
| 55×45×40 | 870 | 29×5×6 | 78.7% | Details → |
| 50×40×30 | 1,600 | 40×5×8 | 87.7% | Details → |
| 45×40×30 | 1,680 | 35×6×8 | 82.9% | Details → |
| 40×30×30 | 2,560 | 40×8×8 | 84.2% | Details → |
Mixed carton sizes? Weight limits? Fragile items?
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