How many 1067 × 1067 mm pallets fit in a 20ft container?
1067 × 1067 mm pallets of 1,067 × 1,067 × 1,000 mm (also called 42 × 42 in pallets, ISO 1067 pallets) in a 20-foot standard container (20GP) — inner dimensions 5,898 × 2,352 × 2,393 mm. Calculated by the Cubestow engine on 2026-09-08.
Single layer, floor-loaded (standard practice). 34% of the space used, 1 layer high, about 4,000 kg (14% of payload). Open this load in the 3D planner →
Top view — floor layer (10 on the floor)
Side view — first row along the wall (1 layer)
The answer in detail
The 42 × 42 in (1,067 mm) square pallet is one of the six ISO 6780 sizes, used in North America and Asia for telecoms and paint. Two fit across an ISO container with about 220 mm to spare.
The most common dry container for smaller export loads. Inner dimensions are typical for a steel ISO 20GP; individual boxes vary by a few centimetres, and the door opening (about 2,340 × 2,280 mm) is slightly smaller than the inside.
The simple grid estimate is 5 along the length × 2 across × 1 high = 10. Here no mixed pattern beats the best uniform grid, so the engine's plan is exactly that grid (10).
Variants
| Loading rule | Fits | Layers | Volume used | Total weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single layer, floor-loaded (standard practice) (headline figure) | 10 | 1 | 34% | 4,000 kg (14% of payload) |
| Double-stacked (only if each loaded pallet is at most 1,196 mm tall and rated to carry another) | 20 | 2 | 69% | 8,000 kg (28% of payload) |
How many 20ft containers for a given order?
| 1067 × 1067 mm pallets | 10 | 20 | 33 | 50 | 100 | 250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft containers needed | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25 |
| Last one filled to | 100% | 100% | 30% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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Frequently asked
How many 1067 × 1067 mm pallets fit in a 20ft container?
10 1067 × 1067 mm pallets of 1,067 × 1,067 × 1,000 mm fit in a 20ft container (inner dimensions 5,898 × 2,352 × 2,393 mm), single layer, floor-loaded (standard practice). That uses 34% of the 33.2 m³ available and weighs about 4,000 kg.
What are the inner dimensions of a 20ft container?
Typical inner dimensions are 5,898 mm long, 2,352 mm wide and 2,393 mm high (232.2 × 92.6 × 94.2 in), giving 33.2 m³ of space and a rated payload of about 28,200 kg. Individual units vary by a few centimetres, so check the actual box for tight loads.
How much does a full load of 1067 × 1067 mm pallets weigh?
10 × 400 kg ≈ 4,000 kg, which is 14% of the 28,200 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 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.