Container Load Calculator
Calculate how many units fit in a shipping container.
Inputs
in
in
in
lbs
Results
Max Cartons That Fit
1,092
Max by Volume1,092
Max by Weight2,360
Volume Utilization87%
Weight Utilization46.3%
Total Load Weight27,300 lbs
Container Cubic Feet2,197 cf
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the carton dimensions (length, width, height) in inches or cm.
- Input the carton weight.
- Select the container type (20', 40', or 40' HC).
- Review the maximum carton count by volume, weight limit, and the binding constraint.
- Use this estimate to optimize master carton dimensions and maximize container utilization.
How the result changes with Carton Width
| Carton Width | Max Cartons That Fit |
|---|---|
| 21 | 728 |
| 71 | 182 |
| 130 | 0 |
| 180 | 0 |
What each input means
- Carton Length
- Carton length in inches.
- Carton Width
- Carton width in inches.
- Carton Height
- Carton height in inches.
- Carton Weight
- Weight per carton in pounds.
- Container (1=20ft, 2=40ft, 3=40ft HC)
- Container type: 1=20ft, 2=40ft standard, 3=40ft high cube.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersCarton Length = 18, Carton Width = 14, Carton Height = 12, Carton Weight = 25 = 5 input(s) provided
- Calculate Max Cartons That Fit1092 = 1092
- Calculate Max by VolumeMax by Volume1092 = 1092
- Calculate Max by WeightMax by Weight2360 = 2360
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