How many 55×45×40 cm cartons fit in a 20ft container (20' GP)?
280 cartons
280 cartons of 55×45×40 cm fit in a 20ft container (20' GP) (internal 589×235×239 cm), stacked 14 along the length × 4 across × 5 high in the best orientation (40×55×45 cm), using 83.8% 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 payload: this container is limited to 28,200 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 in other containers
| Container | Cartons | Utilization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft container (20' GP) | 280 | 83.8% | |
| 40ft container (40' GP) | 600 | 87.9% | Details → |
| 40ft high-cube container (40' HQ) | 630 | 82.0% | Details → |
Other carton sizes in a 20ft container (20' GP)
| Carton (cm) | Cartons | Utilization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60×40×40 | 225 | 65.3% | Details → |
| 60×50×45 | 180 | 73.5% | Details → |
| 55×45×40 | 280 | 83.8% | |
| 50×40×30 | 392 | 71.1% | Details → |
| 45×40×30 | 490 | 80.0% | Details → |
| 40×30×30 | 686 | 74.7% | Details → |
Mixed carton sizes? Weight limits? Fragile items?
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