How many 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes fit in a 7.5 t truck?
18 × 18 × 16 in boxes of 457 × 457 × 406 mm (also called 3 cubic foot boxes, medium moving boxes) in a 7.5-tonne box truck — inner dimensions 6,200 × 2,450 × 2,400 mm. Calculated by the Cubestow engine on 2026-09-08.
Boxes may be laid on any side. 47% of the space used, 5 layers high, about 2,800 kg (100% of payload). Payload-limited: 390 would fit by space alone. Open this load in the 3D planner →
Top view — floor layer (40 on the floor)
Side view — first row along the wall (5 layers)
The answer in detail
The "3.0 cubic foot" medium moving box (18 × 18 × 16 in) is the box most US movers use for the bulk of a household. Lying it on its side gains height in some containers, which is why the any-orientation count is higher.
Typical 7.5 t rigid with a 6.2 m body. Payload is limited to roughly 2.8 t once the body and tail-lift are accounted for, so heavy cargo fills the weight allowance long before the space.
The simple grid estimate is 13 along the length × 5 across × 5 high = 325. The engine's validated plan holds 200, below the raw grid because the payload limit cap the load.
Variants
| Loading rule | Fits | Layers | Volume used | Total weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxes may be laid on any side (headline figure) | 200 | 5 | 47% | 2,800 kg (100% of payload) |
| Boxes kept this-side-up (turned on the floor plane only) | 200 | 5 | 47% | 2,800 kg (100% of payload) |
How many 7.5 t trucks for a given order?
| 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 t trucks needed | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 25 |
| Last one filled to | 50% | 25% | 50% | 100% | 50% | 100% |
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Frequently asked
How many 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes fit in a 7.5 t truck?
200 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes of 457 × 457 × 406 mm fit in a 7.5 t truck (inner dimensions 6,200 × 2,450 × 2,400 mm), boxes may be laid on any side. That uses 47% of the 36.5 m³ available and weighs about 2,800 kg.
What are the inner dimensions of a 7.5 t truck?
Typical inner dimensions are 6,200 mm long, 2,450 mm wide and 2,400 mm high (244.1 × 96.5 × 94.5 in), giving 36.5 m³ of space and a rated payload of about 2,800 kg. Individual units vary by a few centimetres, so check the actual box for tight loads.
Why does the payload limit matter for 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes?
Geometrically 390 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes would fit, but at about 14 kg each the 7.5 t truck's 2,800 kg payload is reached at 200. Heavy cargo fills the weight allowance before the space.
How was this number calculated?
By running the Cubestow 3D load-planning engine on the exact dimensions above, allowing all six orientations, stacking with at least 80% base support and the container's payload limit, then re-validating the plan for overlaps, support and weight. Real loads leave room for dunnage, door clearance and uneven cartons, so treat the figure as the practical maximum.