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Container Load Calculator.
Estimate how many identical cartons fit in a 20-foot, 40-foot or high-cube container, or in sizes you enter.
The six axis orientations are compared. Preset internal sizes are typical and editable. Weight is ignored when carton weight or payload is zero. Local arithmetic only. This is a quantity or geometry estimate, not a code check and not a substitute for a licensed professional.
- Cartons by space
- 686
- Cartons by weight
- 686
- Cartons to load
- 686
- Orientation
- 40.0 × 30.0 × 30.0 cm
The space count is the best of the six axis orientations, in whole cartons. Preset internal sizes are typical and can be edited. A payload above zero also caps the count by carton weight.
How to use Container Load Calculator
Pick a container preset or enter internal dimensions. Carton sizes are in centimetres. A payload above zero also limits the count by weight.
How it works
Estimate how many identical cartons fit in a 20-foot, 40-foot or high-cube container, or in sizes you enter. The six axis orientations are compared. Preset internal sizes are typical and editable. Weight is ignored when carton weight or payload is zero. Local arithmetic only. This is a quantity or geometry estimate, not a code check and not a substitute for a licensed professional.
Example
40 × 30 × 30 cm cartons in a typical 20-foot container.
Questions about Container Load Calculator
Is Container Load Calculator free, and do I need an account?
Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser without an account. Processing takes place on your device.
What are the limits and what should I check?
The six axis orientations are compared. Preset internal sizes are typical and editable. Weight is ignored when carton weight or payload is zero. Local arithmetic only. This is a quantity or geometry estimate, not a code check and not a substitute for a licensed professional. Review the result before using it in your work.
Is my input sent to a server?
Your input is processed in your browser and is not uploaded by this tool. Files and pasted text are cleared when the page is refreshed. Normal website requests are still required to load the page and its libraries. Read the privacy explanation.