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 can pallets per 40' HQ container. For CIF/FOB 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 double-stack industrial pallet parameters:
| 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 |
| 473ml Standard | 5,835 | 93,360 pcs | Approx. 1.48 Tons |
| 500ml Standard | 5,446 | 87,136 pcs | Approx. 1.44 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: Why are ocean shipments of empty aluminum cans optimized via double-stacked pallet structures?
A: Empty aluminum cans present massive volumetric footprints with low cumulative physical mass. Double-stacking arrays (placing 16 floor pallets paired with 16 securely tiered top pallets inside a 40HQ) maximize vertical workspace deployment, bypassing weight ceilings while utilizing optimal cube limits.
Q: Can matching 202 SOT/RPT beverage ends be consolidated in the same container allocation?
A: Yes. Beverage ends are shipped closely nested within sleeves, allowing a significant quantity to occupy a single pallet footprint. Procurement lines typically schedule 1 or 2 consolidated end pallets placed at the tail section of an FCL empty-can payload.
Q: What are the total height configurations for international export pallet setups?
A: Ocean transport pallet arrays for 40' High Cube workflows maintain specific heights between 1.2 meters to 1.3 meters per isolated layer. This layout satisfies vertical thresholds inside the 2.69m clear operational ceiling height standard to 40HQ intermodal containers.