How many 40×30×30 cm cartons fit in a 40ft container (40' GP)?
1,470 cartons
1,470 cartons of 40×30×30 cm fit in a 40ft container (40' GP) (1203×235×239 cm usable), stacked 30 along the length × 7 across × 7 high in the best orientation (40×30×30 cm), using 78.3% of the volume.
Method & caveats
- Orientation-grid method: identical cartons, best of 6 orientations, no rotation mixing — the standard estimate for uniform cartons.
- Watch the weight: limited to 26,700 kg — heavy cartons may hit the weight cap before the space runs out.
- Mixed carton sizes pack differently — use the interactive 3D planner for real mixed loads.
Same carton, other options
| Option | Cartons | Utilization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft container (20' GP) | 686 | 74.7% | Details → |
| 40ft container (40' GP) | 1,470 | 78.3% | |
| 40ft high-cube container (40' HQ) | 1,680 | 79.5% | Details → |
Other carton sizes in a 40ft container (40' GP)
| Carton (cm) | Cartons | Utilization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60×40×40 | 500 | 71.0% | Details → |
| 60×50×45 | 400 | 79.9% | Details → |
| 55×45×40 | 600 | 87.9% | Details → |
| 50×40×30 | 840 | 74.6% | Details → |
| 45×40×30 | 1,050 | 83.9% | Details → |
| 40×30×30 | 1,470 | 78.3% |
Mixed carton sizes? Weight limits? Fragile items?
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