Free Container Load Calculator
Plan and optimize your shipping container loads instantly. Cargo Buddy Planner helps
freight forwarders, exporters, and logistics teams calculate how much cargo fits in
standard shipping containers — saving time, reducing costs, and preventing overloading.
- 20ft, 40ft, 40ft HC & 45ft containers
- Weight & volume calculations
- Pallet & freeload modes
- Instant results with 3D preview
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pallets fit in a 20ft container?
A standard 20ft container can typically fit 10–11 standard pallets (1200 × 800 mm Euro pallets) loaded single-floor.
What is the maximum weight for a 40ft container?
A standard 40ft container has a maximum payload of approximately 26,680 kg (58,820 lbs).
Can I mix different cargo sizes?
Yes! Cargo Buddy Planner supports multiple cargo lines with different dimensions and weights.
Is this calculator free to use?
Absolutely. Cargo Buddy Planner is 100% free with no sign-up required.
What container types are supported?
Cargo Buddy Planner supports 20ft Standard, 40ft Standard, 40ft High Cube, and 45ft High Cube containers.
How do I calculate container utilization?
Enter your cargo dimensions and quantities, select a container type, and click Calculate for instant utilization results.
What is Ti/Hi and how does it work?
Ti (Tier) is items per layer on a pallet. Hi (High) is the number of stacked layers. Cargo Buddy calculates this automatically.
About Cargo Buddy Planner
Cargo Buddy Planner is a free container load calculator designed to help freight forwarders, importers, and logistics professionals plan cargo loads efficiently. Whether you're optimizing a single 20-foot container or planning multi-item palletized shipments across 40-foot high-cube units, Cargo Buddy Planner gives you instant, visual feedback on how your cargo fits — including Ti/Hi calculations, weight distribution, and 3D load previews.
Our goal is to simplify the cargo planning process so you can reduce wasted space, avoid overloading, and make smarter shipping decisions. No spreadsheets, no guesswork — just fast, accurate load calculations at your fingertips.
Why We Built This
We saw logistics teams spending hours manually calculating container loads using spreadsheets and outdated tools. Mistakes led to wasted container space, overweight shipments, and costly delays. Cargo Buddy Planner was built to solve that — providing an intuitive, modern tool that anyone in the supply chain can use to plan loads confidently and quickly.
Completely Free
Cargo Buddy Planner is 100% free to use — no sign-up required, no hidden fees, no limitations. We believe that better cargo planning tools should be accessible to everyone in the logistics industry.
Contact Us
Have questions, feedback, or suggestions about Cargo Buddy Planner? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out the contact form or email us at info@kaeros.global.
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Description of Service
Cargo Buddy Planner is a free, web-based container load calculator designed to help logistics professionals plan cargo loads for shipping containers.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Cargo calculations are estimates only and should not replace professional logistics planning.
Limitation of Liability
B.C. 1155901 LTD. shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of the Service.
Contact
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