20ft container: how many EUR pallets fit?
Calculated for the inside size 5 900 × 2 352 × 2 395 mm, door 2 340 × 2 292 mm and payload 28 130 kg, with pallets placed in the best pattern.
11 in one layer
22 stacked two high, up to 1 190 mm each
Floor plan, one layer
By load height
| Pallet height with load | Pallets | Max weight per pallet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 000 mm3′ 3¼″ | 22 (2 × 11) | 1 270 kg2 800 lb |
| 1 200 mm3′ 11¼″ | 11 | 2 550 kg5 622 lb |
| 1 400 mm4′ 7″ | 11 | 2 550 kg5 622 lb |
| 1 600 mm5′ 3″ | 11 | 2 550 kg5 622 lb |
| 1 800 mm5′ 10¾″ | 11 | 2 550 kg5 622 lb |
| 2 000 mm6′ 6¾″ | 11 | 2 550 kg5 622 lb |
| 2 200 mm7′ 2½″ | 11 | 2 550 kg5 622 lb |
The planner checks the door and payload. Real loads also depend on overhang, securing and the carrier’s rules.
✓ VerifiedSource: Hapag-Lloyd — 20' Standard · checked 23 October 2026
Reference calculation. The carrier and driver check placement, securing and legal limits.
Questions and answers
20ft container: how many EUR pallets fit?
11 in one layer; 22 stacked two high, up to 1 190 mm each.
20ft container: what is the payload?
28 130 kg, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
20ft container: how big is the door?
The opening is 2 340 mm wide and 2 292 mm high, so it is smaller than the inside. Long or tall items must pass it.
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