How many 55×45×40 cm cartons fit in a EU semi-trailer (13.6 m)?
864 cartons
864 cartons of 55×45×40 cm fit in a EU semi-trailer (13.6 m) (1360×245×270 cm usable), stacked 24 along the length × 6 across × 6 high in the best orientation (55×40×45 cm), using 95.1% of the volume.
Typical 13.6 m tautliner interior; ~24 t payload is a common figure — confirm with your carrier and route weight limits.
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 24,000 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% | Details → |
| EU semi-trailer (13.6 m) | 864 | 95.1% | |
| 26ft box truck | 420 | 90.8% | Details → |
Other carton sizes in a EU semi-trailer (13.6 m)
| Carton (cm) | Cartons | Utilization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60×40×40 | 816 | 87.1% | Details → |
| 60×50×45 | 648 | 97.2% | Details → |
| 55×45×40 | 864 | 95.1% | |
| 50×40×30 | 1,458 | 97.2% | Details → |
| 45×40×30 | 1,632 | 98.0% | Details → |
| 40×30×30 | 2,448 | 98.0% | Details → |
Mixed carton sizes? Weight limits? Fragile items?
Plan a real EU semi-trailer (13.6 m) load in interactive 3D and export a PDF plan — free.