How many 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes fit on an Australian pallet?
18 × 18 × 16 in boxes of 457 × 457 × 406 mm (also called 3 cubic foot boxes, medium moving boxes) on an Australian standard pallet 1165 × 1165 mm (stacked to 1.8 m) — deck 1,165 × 1,165 mm, cargo up to 1,656 mm high. Calculated by the Cubestow engine on 2026-09-08.
Boxes may be laid on any side. 60% of the space used, 4 layers high, about 224 kg (22% of payload). Open this load in the 3D planner →
Top view — floor layer (4 on the floor)
Side view — first row along the wall (4 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.
The square 1,165 mm Australian pallet, stacked to 1,800 mm including the 144 mm pallet (1,656 mm of cargo).
The simple grid estimate is 2 along the length × 2 across × 4 high = 16. Here no mixed pattern beats the best uniform grid, so the engine's plan is exactly that grid (16).
Variants
| Loading rule | Fits | Layers | Volume used | Total weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxes may be laid on any side (headline figure) | 16 | 4 | 60% | 224 kg (22% of payload) |
| Boxes kept this-side-up (turned on the floor plane only) | 16 | 4 | 60% | 224 kg (22% of payload) |
How many Australian pallets for a given order?
| 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian pallets needed | 7 | 16 | 32 | 63 | 157 | 313 |
| Last one filled to | 25% | 63% | 25% | 50% | 25% | 50% |
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Frequently asked
How many 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes fit on an Australian pallet?
16 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes of 457 × 457 × 406 mm fit on an Australian pallet (deck 1,165 × 1,165 mm, cargo up to 1,656 mm high), boxes may be laid on any side. That uses 60% of the 2.2 m³ available and weighs about 224 kg.
How high can an Australian pallet be stacked?
This plan stacks cargo to 1,800 mm including the 144 mm pallet — 1,656 mm of boxes on a 1,165 × 1,165 mm deck with no overhang, up to 1,000 kg. Many warehouses and carriers set their own limits (1.2 m, 1.8 m or 2.2 m are common), so check the receiving site's rules.
How much does a full load of 18 × 18 × 16 in boxes weigh?
16 × 14 kg ≈ 224 kg, which is 22% of the 1,000 kg payload — so this load is limited by space, not weight.
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.