Trailer Load Calculator

Boxes per 53-ft trailer for any 48 × 40 in pallet-footprint height, single-stack and double-stack. Plus pallet positions and total cube.

Box size Trailers needed (calculated from box count below)

Total boxes you want to ship

Single-stack

30 boxes / trailer

Need ~4 trailers

Double-stack

60 boxes / trailer

Need ~2 trailers

Pallet positions used

100

Total cube

4,000 ft³

Total liters

113,300

Quantity tier

Multi-pallet

Assumptions

Standard 53-ft dry van: 26 GMA pallet positions on the floor, ~110 in interior height
Single-stack: 1 box per position. Some sizes (24-36 in heights) pack additional spillover for 30 boxes
Double-stack: 2 boxes per position, feasible up to 40 in box height; tighter at 42 in; not feasible at 45-48 in
Real freight planning depends on actual pallet build, dunnage thickness, and carrier equipment — confirm with your carrier