40ft container: how many US pallets fit?
Calculated for the inside size 12 032 × 2 352 × 2 395 mm, door 2 340 × 2 292 mm and payload 28 750 kg, with pallets placed in the best pattern.
20 in one layer
40 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″ | 40 (2 × 20) | 710 kg1 565 lb |
| 1 200 mm3′ 11¼″ | 20 | 1 430 kg3 153 lb |
| 1 400 mm4′ 7″ | 20 | 1 430 kg3 153 lb |
| 1 600 mm5′ 3″ | 20 | 1 430 kg3 153 lb |
| 1 800 mm5′ 10¾″ | 20 | 1 430 kg3 153 lb |
| 2 000 mm6′ 6¾″ | 20 | 1 430 kg3 153 lb |
| 2 200 mm7′ 2½″ | 20 | 1 430 kg3 153 lb |
The planner checks the door and payload. Real loads also depend on overhang, securing and the carrier’s rules.
✓ VerifiedSource: Hapag-Lloyd — 40' Standard · checked 23 October 2026
Reference calculation. The carrier and driver check placement, securing and legal limits.
Questions and answers
40ft container: how many US pallets fit?
20 in one layer; 40 stacked two high, up to 1 190 mm each.
40ft container: what is the payload?
28 750 kg, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
40ft 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.
Popular questions
- 40ft container: dimensions, door and payload
- 40ft container: how many EUR pallets fit?
- 40ft container: how many FIN pallets fit?
- 20ft container: how many US pallets fit?
- US 53 ft dry van (Wabash DuraPlate): how many US pallets fit?
- US 48 ft dry van: how many US pallets fit?
- 40ft container: how many cartons fit?