Calculate how many cartons fit into a 20ft, 40ft or 40HC container and see the resulting utilization percentage. Optimize packing before you book the container.
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You're using 100% of the 40FT container. A 40HQ is a better fit for this cargo profile.
Tradloc's container loading calculator returns the maximum number of cartons that fit into a 20-ft, 40-ft or 40HC container load, along with utilisation percentage and recommended container size. Right-size the box before you book the freight.
| Container | Internal (L ร W ร H) | Volume | Max payload | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-ft dry | 5.90 ร 2.35 ร 2.39 m | 33 CBM | ~28 MT | Dense cargo (metals, minerals, urea) |
| 40-ft dry | 12.03 ร 2.35 ร 2.39 m | 67 CBM | ~28 MT | Volume-heavy cargo |
| 40-ft HC | 12.03 ร 2.35 ร 2.69 m | 76 CBM | ~28 MT | Bulky, lightweight cargo (polymer bags) |