How many 500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes fit on an Australian pallet?
500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes of 500 × 400 × 400 mm (also called 50 × 40 × 40 cm cartons) 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. 57% of the space used, 4 layers high, about 176 kg (18% 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
A large parcel carton just under the 80 L mark, common for household goods and for consolidating smaller cartons.
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 | 57% | 176 kg (18% of payload) |
| Boxes kept this-side-up (turned on the floor plane only) | 16 | 4 | 57% | 176 kg (18% of payload) |
How many Australian pallets for a given order?
| 500 × 400 × 400 mm 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 500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes fit on an Australian pallet?
16 500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes of 500 × 400 × 400 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 57% of the 2.2 m³ available and weighs about 176 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 500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes weigh?
16 × 11 kg ≈ 176 kg, which is 18% 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.