40ft container: how many cartons fit?
Full load of one carton size, all orientations allowed, at least 75 % base support, inside 12 032 × 2 352 × 2 395 mm.
590 × 60 × 40 × 40 cm
| Carton | Cartons | Volume used |
|---|---|---|
| 40 × 30 × 30 cm | 1 710 | 91 % |
| 50 × 30 × 30 cm | 1 384 | 92 % |
| 50 × 40 × 30 cm | 1 058 | 94 % |
| 60 × 40 × 30 cm | 850 | 90 % |
| 60 × 40 × 40 cm | 590 | 84 % |
The planner checks the door and payload. Real loads also depend on overhang, securing and the carrier’s rules.
✓ VerifiedSource: Hapag-Lloyd — 40' Standard · checked 23 October 2026
Reference calculation. The carrier and driver check placement, securing and legal limits.
Questions and answers
40ft container: how many cartons fit?
40 × 30 × 30 cm: 1 710 pcs; 50 × 30 × 30 cm: 1 384 pcs; 50 × 40 × 30 cm: 1 058 pcs; 60 × 40 × 30 cm: 850 pcs; 60 × 40 × 40 cm: 590 pcs.
40ft container: what is the payload?
28 750 kg, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
40ft container: how big is the door?
The opening is 2 340 mm wide and 2 292 mm high, so it is smaller than the inside. Long or tall items must pass it.
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