How many 1067 × 1067 mm pallets fit in a 40ft high cube?
1067 × 1067 mm pallets of 1,067 × 1,067 × 1,000 mm (also called 42 × 42 in pallets, ISO 1067 pallets) in a 40-foot high-cube container (40HC) — inner dimensions 12,032 × 2,352 × 2,698 mm. Calculated by the Cubestow engine on 2026-09-08.
Single layer, floor-loaded (standard practice). 33% of the space used, 1 layer high, about 8,800 kg (33% of payload). Open this load in the 3D planner →
Top view — floor layer (22 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.
Same footprint as a 40GP with about 30 cm more height — the workhorse of e-commerce and consumer-goods shipping because the extra layer of cartons is almost free.
The simple grid estimate is 11 along the length × 2 across × 1 high = 22. Here no mixed pattern beats the best uniform grid, so the engine's plan is exactly that grid (22).
Variants
| Loading rule | Fits | Layers | Volume used | Total weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single layer, floor-loaded (standard practice) (headline figure) | 22 | 1 | 33% | 8,800 kg (33% of payload) |
| Double-stacked (only if each loaded pallet is at most 1,349 mm tall and rated to carry another) | 44 | 2 | 66% | 17,600 kg (66% of payload) |
How many 40ft high cubes for a given order?
| 1067 × 1067 mm pallets | 10 | 20 | 33 | 50 | 100 | 250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40ft high cubes needed | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| Last one filled to | 45% | 91% | 50% | 27% | 55% | 36% |
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Frequently asked
How many 1067 × 1067 mm pallets fit in a 40ft high cube?
22 1067 × 1067 mm pallets of 1,067 × 1,067 × 1,000 mm fit in a 40ft high cube (inner dimensions 12,032 × 2,352 × 2,698 mm), single layer, floor-loaded (standard practice). That uses 33% of the 76.4 m³ available and weighs about 8,800 kg.
What are the inner dimensions of a 40ft high cube?
Typical inner dimensions are 12,032 mm long, 2,352 mm wide and 2,698 mm high (473.7 × 92.6 × 106.2 in), giving 76.4 m³ of space and a rated payload of about 26,500 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?
22 × 400 kg ≈ 8,800 kg, which is 33% of the 26,500 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 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.