How many 55×45×40 cm cartons fit in a 53ft dry van trailer?
870 cartons
870 cartons of 55×45×40 cm fit in a 53ft dry van trailer (1602×254×269 cm usable), stacked 29 along the length × 5 across × 6 high in the best orientation (55×45×40 cm), using 78.7% of the volume.
Typical 53' dry-van interior dimensions; payload varies by tractor, axles and carrier — confirm before booking.
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 20,000 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53ft dry van trailer | 870 | 78.7% | |
| EU semi-trailer (13.6 m) | 864 | 95.1% | Details → |
| 26ft box truck | 420 | 90.8% | Details → |
Other carton sizes in a 53ft dry van trailer
| Carton (cm) | Cartons | Utilization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60×40×40 | 960 | 84.2% | Details → |
| 60×50×45 | 700 | 86.3% | Details → |
| 55×45×40 | 870 | 78.7% | |
| 50×40×30 | 1,600 | 87.7% | Details → |
| 45×40×30 | 1,680 | 82.9% | Details → |
| 40×30×30 | 2,560 | 84.2% | Details → |
Mixed carton sizes? Weight limits? Fragile items?
Plan a real 53ft dry van trailer load in interactive 3D and export a PDF plan — free.