How many EUR pallets fit in a 12 t truck?
EUR pallets of 1,200 × 800 × 1,000 mm (also called Euro pallets, EPAL pallets, 1200 × 800 pallets) in a 12-tonne box truck — inner dimensions 7,300 × 2,480 × 2,500 mm. Calculated by the Cubestow engine on 2026-09-08.
Single layer, floor-loaded (standard practice). 28% of the space used, 1 layer high, about 5,200 kg (95% of payload). Payload-limited: 18 would fit by space alone. Open this load in the 3D planner →
Top view — floor layer (13 on the floor)
Side view — first row along the wall (1 layer)
The answer in detail
The EUR/EPAL pallet (1,200 × 800 mm) is the standard exchange pallet in Europe. Because it is narrower than the UK/industrial pallet, containers take a mix of pallets turned lengthways and crossways.
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 6 along the length × 3 across × 1 high = 18. The engine's validated plan holds 13, below the raw grid because the payload limit cap the load.
Variants
| Loading rule | Fits | Layers | Volume used | Total weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single layer, floor-loaded (standard practice) (headline figure) | 13 | 1 | 28% | 5,200 kg (95% of payload) |
| Double-stacked (only if each loaded pallet is at most 1,250 mm tall and rated to carry another) | 13 | 2 | 28% | 5,200 kg (95% of payload) |
How many 12 t trucks for a given order?
| EUR pallets | 10 | 20 | 33 | 50 | 100 | 250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 t trucks needed | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 20 |
| Last one filled to | 77% | 54% | 54% | 85% | 69% | 23% |
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Frequently asked
How many EUR pallets fit in a 12 t truck?
13 EUR pallets of 1,200 × 800 × 1,000 mm fit in a 12 t truck (inner dimensions 7,300 × 2,480 × 2,500 mm), single layer, floor-loaded (standard practice). That uses 28% of the 45.3 m³ available and weighs about 5,200 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.
Why does the payload limit matter for EUR pallets?
Geometrically 18 EUR pallets would fit, but at about 400 kg each the 12 t truck's 5,500 kg payload is reached at 13. 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 rotation on the floor plane only, no stacking 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.