Pallets per truck calculator
Find how many pallets fit in a trailer or container.
How it works
A 53 ft dry van is about 52½ ft long and 98 to 100 in wide inside. Standard 48 × 40 pallets loaded "straight" (48 in along the trailer) go two across for 26 positions; "turned" (40 in along the trailer) also fit two across for 30 positions. The calculator picks whichever gives more.
Double stacking only works if the loads are stackable and short enough, usually under about 54 in each in a dry van. Trailer weight limits often cap the load before floor space does: in the US, a typical dry van carries around 42,000 to 45,000 lb of cargo.
Results are estimates based on typical industry values. Confirm final specifications with your supplier or carrier.
Frequently asked questions
How many pallets fit in a 53 ft trailer?
26 standard 48 × 40 pallets loaded straight, or 30 loaded turned, single stacked.
How many pallets fit in a 40 ft container?
About 20 to 21 GMA pallets or 23 to 24 EUR pallets with mixed orientations. This calculator uses one orientation, so it may show a few less.
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