Key takeaways
A portable table carton of 95 × 20 × 75 cm loads about 170–180 units in a 20GP, 340–360 in a 40GP and 400–430 in a 40HQ. Stationary beds load far fewer because of their 185 cm cartons. Mixed-model loading is normal.
The formula
Units per container = (container length ÷ carton length) × (width ÷ carton width) × (height ÷ carton height), using whole numbers and the best carton orientation, then reduced for real-world loading efficiency (we use 92% as a typical figure). Weight rarely limits massage furniture — volume does.
Reference inner dimensions
| Container | Inner L × W × H (cm) | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 20GP | 589 × 235 × 239 | ≈ 33 m³ |
| 40GP | 1203 × 235 × 239 | ≈ 67 m³ |
| 40HQ | 1203 × 235 × 269 | ≈ 76 m³ |
Typical results
| Product (carton) | 20GP | 40HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Portable table (95 × 20 × 75 cm) | ~180 | ~430 |
| Massage chair (106 × 27 × 50 cm) | ~160 | ~400 |
| Saddle stool (52 × 27 × 50 cm) | ~320 | ~880 |
| Stationary bed (185 × 78 × 25 cm) | ~74 | ~165 |
Figures are estimates; the final loading plan depends on pallets and stacking.
Reduce freight cost per unit
- Mix stools and bolsters into gaps around table cartons.
- Use slimmer cartons where the product allows.
- Ship 40HQ instead of two 20GP containers.
Try any model in our container loading calculator.
Written by the export team at Shanghai Mars Industrial Co., Ltd.. Last reviewed .