How many CHEP Block Pallet (48x40) pallets fit in a 40ft High Cube Container?
A 40ft High Cube Container (12,032 x 2,352mm internal footprint) fits 18 CHEP Block Pallet (48x40) pallets floor-loaded, arranged 9 pallets long by 2 pallets wide. The most common ocean container for palletized dry goods, with an extra 30cm of internal height over a standard 40ft box.
Floor plan
Example pallet load
Using a reference 400 x 300 x 300mm, 10kg case, each CHEP Block Pallet (48x40) carries 54 cases (9 per layer x 6 layers) at 540kg. Across the full container that is roughly 972 cases total. Swap in your own box size on the CHEP Block Pallet (48x40) calculator page.
Frequently asked questions
How many CHEP Block Pallet (48x40) pallets fit in a 40ft High Cube Container?
A 40ft High Cube Container fits 18 CHEP Block Pallet (48x40) pallets in a single floor-loaded layer, arranged 9 x 2. At a typical load weight, all 18 pallets fit within the container's 28,580kg payload limit.
What is the interior size of a 40ft High Cube Container?
A 40ft High Cube Container has an internal length of 12,032mm, width of 2,352mm, and height of 2,698mm, with a maximum payload around 28,580kg.
Can CHEP Block Pallet (48x40) pallets be double-stacked in a 40ft High Cube Container?
That depends on the load height and whether the product can bear a second pallet's weight. With a 1,935mm loaded height in this example, the 2,698mm interior height only allows a single layer at this load height.