Aluminum Can Container Loading Calculator & Shipping Guide
Industrial volumetric calculation tool for standard, sleek, and slim aluminum beverage cans.
Empty Cans
Pcs per Pallet
7,755
Pallets per 40'HQ Container
16
Pcs per 40'HQ Container
124,080
Estimated based on your entered quantity
Pallets
16
40' HQ Containers
1
💡 This simulation uses actual Alucan palletisation data: 16 pallets of empty cans per 40' HQ container. A mixed FCL arrangement can typically fit 15 pallets of empty cans plus 2 pallets of can ends. For FOB / CIF ocean freight rates to your discharge port, request a formal quotation below.
Standard Full Container Load (FCL) Capacity Matrix
For global supply chain directors mapping empty aluminum can distribution networks, this reference loading matrix outlines capacity optimizations under baseline industrial pallet parameters for empty aluminum cans:
| Can Type | Pcs per Pallet | Per 40' HQ (16 Pallets) | Net Weight (40'HQ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200ml Sleek | 12,144 | 194,304 pcs | Approx. 2.04 Tons |
| 250ml Sleek | 10,340 | 165,440 pcs | Approx. 1.85 Tons |
| 270ml Sleek | 9,823 | 157,168 pcs | Approx. 1.81 Tons |
| 310ml Sleek | 8,272 | 132,352 pcs | Approx. 1.59 Tons |
| 330ml Sleek | 8,272 | 132,352 pcs | Approx. 1.63 Tons |
| 355ml Sleek | 7,755 | 124,080 pcs | Approx. 1.55 Tons |
| 330ml Standard | 7,780 | 124,480 pcs | Approx. 1.47 Tons |
| 355ml Standard | 7,391 | 118,256 pcs | Approx. 1.48 Tons |
| 450ml Standard | 5,835 | 93,360 pcs | Approx. 1.45 Tons |
| 473ml Standard | 5,835 | 93,360 pcs | Approx. 1.48 Tons |
| 450ml Super Sleek | 6,020 | 96,320 pcs | Approx. 1.49 Tons |
| 500ml Standard | 5,446 | 87,136 pcs | Approx. 1.44 Tons |
| 1L Standard | 2,640 | 42,240 pcs | Approx. 1.18 Tons |
| 250ml Stubby | 9,725 | 155,600 pcs | Approx. 2.02 Tons |
| 180ml Slim | 13,156 | 210,496 pcs | Approx. 1.89 Tons |
| 250ml Slim | 10,166 | 162,656 pcs | Approx. 1.76 Tons |
Logistics & Shipping FAQ for Empty Aluminum Can Procurement
Q: How many pallets of empty aluminum cans fit in a 40HQ container?
A: A standard 40HQ container commonly accommodates 16 pallets of empty aluminum cans. The total piece count is the number of pallets multiplied by the cans per pallet for the selected can specification.
Q: What pallet sizes are available for empty aluminum cans?
A: Alucan can supply empty aluminum can pallets in two sizes: 1200 mm × 1000 mm (small pallet) and 1420 mm × 1120 mm (large pallet, more common).
Q: Can empty aluminum cans and can ends be loaded together in one 40HQ container?
A: Typically, empty aluminum cans and can ends are shipped in separate containers. However, mixed loading is possible: a common 40HQ arrangement is 15 pallets of empty cans plus 2 pallets of can ends, depending on final pallet dimensions and the loading plan.
Q: What is the difference between empty can pallets and end/lid pallets?
A: Empty aluminum can pallets are taller and occupy a larger footprint in a 40HQ container. End/lid pallets are shorter and more compact, allowing denser arrangement; mixed shipments often combine 15 pallets of cans with 2 pallets of ends.