How many 48 × 48 in pallets fit in a 7.5 t truck?
48 × 48 in pallets of 1,219 × 1,219 × 1,200 mm (also called drum pallets, square US pallets) in a 7.5-tonne box truck — inner dimensions 6,200 × 2,450 × 2,400 mm. Calculated by the Cubestow engine on 2026-09-08.
Single layer, floor-loaded (standard practice). 20% of the space used, 1 layer high, about 2,400 kg (86% of payload). Payload-limited: 10 would fit by space alone. Open this load in the 3D planner →
Top view — floor layer (4 on the floor)
Side view — first row along the wall (1 layer)
The answer in detail
The square 48 × 48 in pallet is common for drums (four 55-gallon drums per pallet) and for chemicals. Two across need 2,438 mm, which is more than an ISO container offers — so in sea containers they load in a single row.
Typical 7.5 t rigid with a 6.2 m body. Payload is limited to roughly 2.8 t once the body and tail-lift are accounted for, so heavy cargo fills the weight allowance long before the space.
The simple grid estimate is 5 along the length × 2 across × 1 high = 10. The engine's validated plan holds 4, 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) | 4 | 1 | 20% | 2,400 kg (86% of payload) |
| Double-stacked (only if each loaded pallet is at most 1,200 mm tall and rated to carry another) | 4 | 2 | 20% | 2,400 kg (86% of payload) |
How many 7.5 t trucks for a given order?
| 48 × 48 in pallets | 10 | 20 | 33 | 50 | 100 | 250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 t trucks needed | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 63 |
| Last one filled to | 50% | 100% | 25% | 50% | 100% | 50% |
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Frequently asked
How many 48 × 48 in pallets fit in a 7.5 t truck?
4 48 × 48 in pallets of 1,219 × 1,219 × 1,200 mm fit in a 7.5 t truck (inner dimensions 6,200 × 2,450 × 2,400 mm), single layer, floor-loaded (standard practice). That uses 20% of the 36.5 m³ available and weighs about 2,400 kg.
What are the inner dimensions of a 7.5 t truck?
Typical inner dimensions are 6,200 mm long, 2,450 mm wide and 2,400 mm high (244.1 × 96.5 × 94.5 in), giving 36.5 m³ of space and a rated payload of about 2,800 kg. Individual units vary by a few centimetres, so check the actual box for tight loads.
Why does the payload limit matter for 48 × 48 in pallets?
Geometrically 10 48 × 48 in pallets would fit, but at about 600 kg each the 7.5 t truck's 2,800 kg payload is reached at 4. 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.