Can End & Lid Container Loading Calculator
Industrial volumetric calculation tool for stacked easy open end pallets in 40' HQ containers.
Can Ends
Pcs per Stacked Pallet Pair
300,000
Stacked Pallet Pairs per 40'HQ
16
Pcs per 40'HQ Container
4,800,000
Estimated based on your entered quantity
Stacked Pallet Pairs
16
40' HQ Containers
1
💡 End pallets are loaded as two-pallet stacked pairs (same ~1420 × 1120 mm footprint as a can pallet) to maximize the 40' HQ cube. Empty can pallets are shipped single-stacked. For a combined cans + ends FCL quote, request pricing below.
Standard Full Container Load (FCL) Capacity Matrix for Can Ends
Easy open ends are compact and rigid, so two end pallets are stacked in the same footprint as one empty can pallet. This matrix shows typical FCL capacities for common beverage can ends:
| End Type | Pcs per Stacked Pair | Per 40'HQ (16 Stacked Pairs) | Est. Gross Weight (40'HQ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 SOT | 300,000 | 4,800,000 pcs | Approx. 22 Tons |
| 202 RPT | 300,000 | 4,800,000 pcs | Approx. 22 Tons |
| B64 | 280,000 | 4,480,000 pcs | Approx. 21 Tons |
| CDL | 280,000 | 4,480,000 pcs | Approx. 21 Tons |
Logistics & Shipping FAQ for Can Ends & Lids
Q: Why are beverage can end pallets stacked two-high while can body pallets are not?
A: Easy open ends are flat, compact and rigid, so two end pallets can be safely stacked in the same footprint without damaging the product. Empty can bodies are tall, thin-walled shells and are therefore shipped as single-stacked pallets to avoid denting or collapsing.
Q: Can ends and empty cans be shipped together in one 40HQ container?
A: Yes. Consolidated FCL loads are common: 16 single-stacked empty can pallets typically occupy the main cube, while 1 or 2 two-pallet end stacks can be loaded at the tail or door end of the same 40HQ container.
Q: What are the typical dimensions of a stacked end pallet load?
A: A stacked end-pallet unit usually shares the same base footprint as a can pallet (~1420 mm × 1120 mm) but is made of two shorter pallets nested together, making efficient use of the 40HQ internal height while remaining within safe weight limits.