Some of the best known pallet types that are being used in international transportation are EUR-Pallet (800 x 1200 mm), standard pallets also known as industrial pallets (1000 x 1200 mm) and Asia pallets (1100 x 1100 mm).
Today I would like to explain you that how many standard pallets or industrial pallets (1000 x 1200 mm) you can fit into a 20FT container in one row?
What are the dimensions of a standard pallet and what are the internal dimensions of a 20ft container?
What are the dimensions of a standard pallet and what are the internal dimensions of a 20ft container?
The dimensions of a standard pallet are 1000mm width and 1200mm length. If you are in USA you should use 39.37” width and 47.24” length.
The internal dimensions of a 20ft container are 2350mm width and 5900mm length. If you are in USA use 7 ft 8.44in width and 19 ft 4.17in length.
How many standard pallets fit in a 20FT container?
You can fit maximum 10 pcs of standard pallets in to a 20ft container in couple of different container loading plans.
On the below picture you can find two options showing how to fit maximum amount of standard pallets in a 20ft container.
Please keep in mind that different layout plans are also possible.