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20ft container: how many EUR pallets fit?

Calculated for the inside size 5 900 × 2 352 × 2 395 mm, door 2 340 × 2 292 mm and payload 28 130 kg, with pallets placed in the best pattern.

11 in one layer

22 stacked two high, up to 1 190 mm each

Floor plan, one layer

DOOR

By load height

Pallet height with loadPalletsMax weight per pallet
1 000 mm3′ 3¼″22 (2 × 11)1 270 kg2 800 lb
1 200 mm3′ 11¼″112 550 kg5 622 lb
1 400 mm4′ 7″112 550 kg5 622 lb
1 600 mm5′ 3″112 550 kg5 622 lb
1 800 mm5′ 10¾″112 550 kg5 622 lb
2 000 mm6′ 6¾″112 550 kg5 622 lb
2 200 mm7′ 2½″112 550 kg5 622 lb

The planner checks the door and payload. Real loads also depend on overhang, securing and the carrier’s rules.

✓ VerifiedSource: Hapag-Lloyd — 20' Standard · checked 23 October 2026

Reference calculation. The carrier and driver check placement, securing and legal limits.

Questions and answers

20ft container: how many EUR pallets fit?

11 in one layer; 22 stacked two high, up to 1 190 mm each.

20ft container: what is the payload?

28 130 kg, according to Hapag-Lloyd.

20ft 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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