20ft uk pallet load, stacked
Discover how to efficiently load a 20ft container with UK pallets, understanding floor slots, dimensional weight, and payload limits for optimal planning.
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Floor grid · SSC-2026.1
Pallets on the floor
9
Double-stacked, two levels
Pallets in the box
18
324 cartons
Cargo volume
12.23 m³
432 ft³
Payload
10,910 lb
4,949 kg · limit 62,170 lb
Billable weight
10,910 lb
DIM 4,504 lb · actual 10,910 lb
Freight cost
$1,039.79
$3.21 per carton
Each rectangle is one pallet slot on the floor. A second level uses the same footprint when the stackable toggle and the internal height both allow it.
| Item | Net | Waste | Order | Unit price | Line total | Source Spec Material / Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 1200×1000 mm pallets | 9 floor | second level | 18 pallets | Tare is included in payload | 1,190 lb | Source Spec Material / Tool |
| Cartons | 6 per layer | 3 layers | 324 cartons | 30.0 lb each | 9,720 lb | Source Spec Material / Tool |
| Freight | 12.23 m³ | DIM vs actual | 10,910 lb | USD | $1,039.79 | Source Spec Material / Tool |
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| Container | Floor slots | Pallets | m³ | ft³ | Payload | Limit | Freight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft dry | 9 | 18 | 12.23 | 432 | 10,910 lb | 62,170 lb | $1,039.79 |
| 40 ft dry | 22 | 44 | 29.90 | 1,056 | 26,670 lb | 58,863 lb | $2,541.72 |
| 40 ft high cube | 22 | 44 | 29.90 | 1,056 | 26,670 lb | 58,422 lb | $2,541.72 |
| 53 ft US trailer | 32 | 64 | 57.99 | 2,048 | 50,313 lb | 45,000 lb | $4,929.40 |
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Floor slots are a non-overlapping grid. The count is the better of one orientation, two orientations side by side, or repeated columns across the internal width. Euro 1200×800 mm resolves to 11 slots in a 20 ft dry container and 25 in a 40 ft dry container.
Cartons per pallet are the same grid on the pallet deck, times the layers that fit above a 150 mm deck and below the internal height, with 50 mm of clearance. Stackable freight uses two levels only when both levels fit.
Cargo volume is the carton cube. Volumetric weight is 167 kg per cubic meter. Billable weight is the greater of actual payload, including pallet tare, and volumetric weight. A per-cubic-meter rate uses the carton cube. A per-tonne or per-pound rate uses the billable weight. Payload limits are planning figures, not a carrier scale ticket.
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Engineering notes
When loading a 20ft container with UK pallets, it's essential to consider the floor slots designed for stacking. These slots help distribute the weight evenly and maximize space utilization. Each pallet should be positioned to align with these slots to ensure stability during transport.
Additionally, the dimensional weight of 167 kg per cubic meter must be factored into your calculations. This figure represents the volumetric weight of the cargo and is crucial for determining shipping costs and weight limits. Remember, the payload limit is a planning figure and should be adhered to for safety and compliance.
Code reference
Refer to the relevant shipping and cargo handling regulations for safe loading practices.
Field questions
- What are floor slots in a 20ft container?
- Floor slots are designated areas within the container designed to accommodate pallets securely. They help in distributing weight evenly and maximizing the use of space.
- What does 167 kg per cubic meter mean?
- 167 kg per cubic meter is the dimensional weight of the cargo, which is used to calculate shipping costs based on volume rather than just weight.
- What is the payload limit for a 20ft container?
- The payload limit is a planning figure that indicates the maximum weight the container can safely carry. It is important to adhere to this limit for safety and compliance.