How many 500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes fit in a LWB panel van?
500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes of 500 × 400 × 400 mm (also called 50 × 40 × 40 cm cartons) in a Long-wheelbase panel van — inner dimensions 3,700 × 1,800 × 1,900 mm. Calculated by the Cubestow engine on 2026-09-08.
Boxes may be laid on any side. 69% of the space used, 4 layers high, about 1,199 kg (100% of payload). Payload-limited: 140 would fit by space alone. Open this load in the 3D planner →
Top view — floor layer (32 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.
Cargo area of a typical LWB high-roof van (Sprinter / Transit class): 3.7 m long between the bulkhead and the doors, 1.8 m wide at floor level, with wheel arches narrowing the floor to about 1.3 m in the middle — the plan here ignores the arches, so real loads may lose one row.
The simple grid estimate is 7 along the length × 4 across × 4 high = 112. The engine's validated plan holds 109, 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) | 109 | 4 | 69% | 1,199 kg (100% of payload) |
| Boxes kept this-side-up (turned on the floor plane only) | 109 | 4 | 69% | 1,199 kg (100% of payload) |
How many LWB panel vans for a given order?
| 500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LWB panel vans needed | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 46 |
| Last one filled to | 92% | 29% | 59% | 17% | 94% | 87% |
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Frequently asked
How many 500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes fit in a LWB panel van?
109 500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes of 500 × 400 × 400 mm fit in a LWB panel van (inner dimensions 3,700 × 1,800 × 1,900 mm), boxes may be laid on any side. That uses 69% of the 12.7 m³ available and weighs about 1,199 kg.
What are the inner dimensions of a LWB panel van?
Typical inner dimensions are 3,700 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,900 mm high (145.7 × 70.9 × 74.8 in), giving 12.7 m³ of space and a rated payload of about 1,200 kg. Individual units vary by a few centimetres, so check the actual box for tight loads.
Why does the payload limit matter for 500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes?
Geometrically 140 500 × 400 × 400 mm boxes would fit, but at about 11 kg each the LWB panel van's 1,200 kg payload is reached at 109. 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.