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Reefer packing calculator

How much fits, and what it will weigh — before you ask us for a quote.

Pallet type
Mode
Pallets
20
Cartons
2,160
Net MT
21.6
Gross MT
≈ 23.1

Binding limit: pallet positions — all 20 ISO pallet positions used; the 24,500 kg cargo cap would allow 21.

Volume utilisation100 %

20 of 20 pallet positions

One-line summary

1 × 40' HC reefer · 20 ISO pallets · 2,160 × 10 kg cartons · 21.6 MT net IQF Diced Carrot 6.4 mm · setpoint −18 °C
Assumptions
ConstantValue used
Container40' High-Cube reefer · internal 11,580 × 2,290 × 2,550 mm (varies by carrier and series; T-floor; load line ≈ 2.4 m)
Usable floor-load volume50 m³ (67.5 m³ × 0.75 load-line and airflow allowance)
Carrier payload29,000 kg (container-specific; VGM applies)
Pallet positionsISO 20 · GMA 20 · Euro 23 (conservative 21) — single-stacked, mixed-orientation pattern; carrier to confirm
Pallet height cap2,200 mm
Cargo cap — Europe & UK24,500 kg (40–44 t road combinations)
Cargo cap — GCC26,000 kg (generally higher road limits)
Cargo cap — Southeast Asia25,000 kg (varies by country; Singapore / Malaysia typical)
Cargo cap — North America19,500 kg (US inland road limits (tri-axle))
Cargo cap — Other— (carrier payload only)
Pallet tareWood ISPM-15 25 kg · plastic 18 kg
Dunnage per pallet2 kg
Carton tare10 kg 0.45 kg · 25 kg 0.75 kg · foodservice / retail 0.5 kg (measure and replace (D-07))
SetpointDefault −18 °C; range −18 to −21 °C
Pallets by weightfloor(cargo cap ÷ pallet gross)
Binding limitpallets = positions → "pallet positions"; otherwise "destination weight limit"

Confirmed with our forwarder on ___ (D-07).

Indicative. Final loading is agreed with the carrier and subject to the destination's road-weight limits, the container's verified gross mass and your unloading capability.

Worked examples

Worked examples

LoadPalletsCartonsNet MTGross MTBinding limitAction
IQF Diced Carrot 6.4 mm · 10 kg cartons · ISO pallets · Europe & UK202,16021.6≈ 23.1Pallet positions
IQF Diced Carrot 6.4 mm · 10 kg cartons · GMA pallets · North America161,72817.3≈ 18.5Destination weight limit
Same load, target 50 MT · Europe & UK20 / container2,16021.6≈ 23.13 containers · last 31 % full (6.8 MT)