Pallet to Truck & Container Loading Calculator
Simulate Euro and Standard pallet arrangements for European 13.6m Mega Trailers, Standard Tilt TIR trucks, and ISO ocean containers. Calculate floor space utilization, remaining payloads, and loading meters (LDM) with 2D floor visualizer.
Pallet-to-Truck & Container Loading Calculator
Simulate Euro & Standard pallet arrangements inside European Mega Trailers, Tilt Trucks & ISO Containers
Step 1: Choose Equipment & Pallet Standard
Book 33 Euro Pallet(s)
Submit these load dimensions directly to Brosan Lojistik freight pricing desk. Receive competitive FTL / LTL rates within 2 business hours.
Request Rate for this Pallet Load2D Floor Stowing Blueprint (Mega Trailer 13.6m (Code XL))
Visual floor plan: 33 occupied positions (33 pallets total) out of 33 maximum floor slots
In standard 13.6m European trailers (internal width 2.48m), Euro Pallets (120x80cm) are turned sideways in rows of 3 (3 × 0.8m = 2.40m), allowing exactly 33 pallets on the floor (11 rows × 3 = 33). Standard Pallets (120x100cm) fit 2 across lengthwise or widthwise, resulting in 26 pallets.
Equipment Loading Capacity Benchmark Table
Official capacity matrix used by Brosan Lojistik fleet dispatchers to match customer shipment volumes with the most economical road trailers and ocean container equipment.
| Equipment Type | Internal Dimensions | Cubic Vol. | Max Net Payload | Euro Pallets (120x80) | Std Pallets (120x100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Trailer 13.6m (Code XL) | 13.62 × 2.48 × 3.00 m | 101.3 m³ | 24,800 kg | 33 (Floor) / 66 (Stacked) | 26 (Floor) / 52 (Stacked) |
| Standard Tilt Trailer 13.6m (TIR) | 13.62 × 2.48 × 2.70 m | 91.2 m³ | 25,000 kg | 33 (Floor) | 26 (Floor) |
| 20ft Dry Container (20' GP) | 5.898 × 2.352 × 2.393 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,250 kg | 11 (Floor) | 9–10 (Floor) |
| 40ft Dry Container (40' GP) | 12.032 × 2.352 × 2.393 m | 67.7 m³ | 26,740 kg | 24–25 (Floor) | 20–21 (Floor) |
| 40ft High Cube Container (40' HC) | 12.032 × 2.352 × 2.698 m | 76.4 m³ | 26,580 kg | 24–25 (Floor) | 20–21 (Floor) |
| 20ft Reefer Container (20' RF) | 5.444 × 2.268 × 2.276 m | 28.1 m³ | 27,400 kg | 10 (Floor) | 8 (Floor) |
| 40ft High Cube Reefer (40' HR) | 11.583 × 2.290 × 2.505 m | 67.0 m³ | 29,520 kg | 23 (Floor) | 18–20 (Floor) |
Loading Meter (LDM) Rules & Axle Weight Distribution
When booking Less than Truckload (LTL / Groupage) across Turkey and Europe, understanding how carriers calculate loading meters ensures accurate budgeting and prevents unexpected carrier re-invoicing.
Because 3 Euro pallets occupy 2.40m of trailer width and 1.20m of length:
1.2m / 3 = 0.40 LDM per pallet.
Two standard pallets occupy the full 2.40m trailer width and 1.00m or 1.20m length:
1.0m / 2 = 0.50 LDM per pallet.
If pallets cannot support cargo stacked on top, carriers cannot utilize vertical trailer clearance. Billing automatically defaults to total LDM occupied rather than gross weight.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many Euro pallets fit into a standard 13.6m European truck trailer?
A standard 13.62-meter European curtain-sider or mega trailer has an internal width of 2.48 meters. Euro pallets (120 × 80 cm) are loaded turned across the trailer (3 pallets × 80 cm = 2.40 m width). This arrangement fits exactly 11 rows of 3 pallets, resulting in 33 Euro pallets on the floor. In a Code XL Mega trailer equipped with double-deck beams, up to 66 non-stackable Euro pallets can be transported.
How many standard (industrial) pallets fit in a 13.6m truck?
Standard industrial pallets measure 120 × 100 cm. When loaded side-by-side (either two turned or one turned and one lengthwise), a 13.6m trailer accommodates 13 rows of 2 pallets, totaling 26 standard pallets on the floor.
What is a Loading Meter (LDM) and how is it calculated?
A Loading Meter (LDM) represents one linear meter of cargo space across the standard 2.40-meter usable width of a truck. The formula is: LDM = (Cargo Length in meters × Cargo Width in meters) / 2.40 m. For Euro pallets: (1.2 × 0.8) / 2.40 = 0.40 LDM. For Standard pallets: (1.2 × 1.0) / 2.40 = 0.50 LDM. In European road transport, 1 LDM is universally benchmarked to 1,750 kg of chargeable road weight for non-stackable cargo.
Why do ocean containers fit fewer pallets than road trailers?
Standard ISO ocean containers have an internal width of 2.352 meters (compared to 2.48 meters in European road trailers). Because 2.352 meters is slightly too narrow to accommodate three 80 cm Euro pallets turned sideways (which require 2.40 m), pallets must be loaded lengthwise in pairs or pinwheeled, resulting in 11 pallets in a 20ft container and 24-25 in a 40ft container.
What is the maximum legal payload on Turkish and European highways?
Under European directive 96/53/EC and Turkish highway traffic regulations, the maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) for a standard 5-axle articulated tractor and semi-trailer is 40,000 kg (44,000 kg for intermodal container haulage). Subtracting the tractor and trailer tare weight (~14,000–15,500 kg), the net payload is capped at approximately 24,500 to 25,000 kg.
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