How many pallets fit in a 40 ft reefer container?
For LoadComposer's current 40' HC Reefer reference, the planner finds 23 Euro pallet floor positions, 20 industrial pallet positions, or 20 North American pallet positions with rotation allowed, zero modeled clearance, and no stacking.
The LoadComposer reference is specifically 40' HC Reefer; it is not a claim that every generic 40-foot reefer has one universal internal size. Insulation, machinery, air channels, floor profile, manufacturer, series, condition, and tolerances can change usable dimensions and operating clearance.
40' Dry versus the current 40' HC Reefer reference
| Reference | Internal L × W × H | Door W × H | Euro / Industrial / North American |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40' Dry | 12,032 × 2,350 × 2,393 mm | 2,340 × 2,280 mm | 25 / 22 / 20 |
| 40' HC Reefer | 11,584 × 2,294 × 2,557 mm | 2,290 × 2,569 mm | 23 / 20 / 20 |
In the current data, the reefer reference is shorter and narrower internally than 40' Dry. The recorded series range behind this LoadComposer reference is approximately 11,578–11,584 mm long, 2,275–2,294 mm wide, and 2,415–2,557 mm high. The planner uses the displayed reference values above; the real unit still needs verification.
Common pallet results
| Pallet preset | Footprint | Floor positions found |
|---|---|---|
| Euro pallet | 1200 × 800 mm | 23 |
| Industrial pallet | 1200 × 1000 mm | 20 |
| North American pallet | 1219 × 1016 mm | 20 |
Reefer floor-layout example
This is an actual 40' HC Reefer result, not a Dry-container layout relabeled as refrigerated equipment. Before substituting equipment, confirm the actual unit, required airflow and operational spacing, rear access, temperature-control requirements, securing, weight, and floor-loading rules.