Use case · Logistics

How many boxes fit in your container?

Enter your box dimensions and pick a container or pallet. The calculator finds the best orientation and tells you how many boxes will fit by volume and by stacking.

1 · The container

2 · The box

Boxes that fit
in optimal orientation
By volume only
Container volume
Box volume
Utilization
Adjust the box dimensions to see how many fit.

A few things to know

The "boxes that fit" count is the maximum from trying all 6 rotations of your box and stacking it rectangularly in the container. This is sometimes called a palletizing calculation.

The "by volume only" number is what you'd get if you could melt your boxes and pour them in. It's an upper bound — real packing always leaves some empty space, especially when box dimensions don't divide evenly into container dimensions.

For real loading, also consider weight limits (most 20-ft containers max out around 22 tonnes / 48,000 lb), structural support (stack heavy boxes on the bottom), and access (boxes you need first should be loaded last).

Pallets are smaller targets but follow the same logic — try fitting your box at 48×40×height for a GMA pallet, with the maximum stack at 96 inches total.

Related reading

From the blog.

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How to Avoid Oversize Shipping Fees →
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Pallet Volume for Freight →
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International DIM Weight →