How many 24 × 18 × 18 in boxes fit in a 12 t truck?
24 × 18 × 18 in boxes of 610 × 457 × 457 mm (also called 4.5 cubic foot boxes, large moving boxes) in a 12-tonne box truck — inner dimensions 7,300 × 2,480 × 2,500 mm. Calculated by the Cubestow engine on 2026-09-08.
Boxes may be laid on any side. 89% of the space used, 8 layers high, about 5,040 kg (92% of payload). Open this load in the 3D planner →
Top view — floor layer (75 on the floor)
Side view — first row along the wall (8 layers)
The answer in detail
The large 4.5 cubic foot moving and shipping box.
A 7.3 m rigid body with around 5.5 t of payload — the usual size for regional pallet distribution.
The simple grid estimate is 11 along the length × 5 across × 8 high = 440, or 15 × 4 × 8 = 480 with every piece turned. The engine found 315 — 15 more than either uniform grid — by mixing orientations so that the leftover strip along the wall is used and by choosing the orientation that gives the most layers. The top view above shows the pattern.
Variants
| Loading rule | Fits | Layers | Volume used | Total weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxes may be laid on any side (headline figure) | 315 | 8 | 89% | 5,040 kg (92% of payload) |
| Boxes kept this-side-up (turned on the floor plane only) | 305 | 5 | 86% | 4,880 kg (89% of payload) |
How many 12 t trucks for a given order?
| 24 × 18 × 18 in boxes | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 t trucks needed | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| Last one filled to | 32% | 79% | 59% | 17% | 94% | 87% |
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Frequently asked
How many 24 × 18 × 18 in boxes fit in a 12 t truck?
315 24 × 18 × 18 in boxes of 610 × 457 × 457 mm fit in a 12 t truck (inner dimensions 7,300 × 2,480 × 2,500 mm), boxes may be laid on any side. That uses 89% of the 45.3 m³ available and weighs about 5,040 kg.
What are the inner dimensions of a 12 t truck?
Typical inner dimensions are 7,300 mm long, 2,480 mm wide and 2,500 mm high (287.4 × 97.6 × 98.4 in), giving 45.3 m³ of space and a rated payload of about 5,500 kg. Individual units vary by a few centimetres, so check the actual box for tight loads.
How much does a full load of 24 × 18 × 18 in boxes weigh?
315 × 16 kg ≈ 5,040 kg, which is 92% of the 5,500 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.