Galss Bottle Bottle Container Load Calculator

How Many 500ml Bottles Fit in a 20ft Container

Determining how many 500ml bottles can be loaded into a 20ft container isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. It hinges on details like the bottle’s exact dimensions (such as height and width), whether they’re packed in cartons or on pallets, and even the container’s internal usable space (accounting for minor gaps during loading).

While 500ml is a standard volume, bottle shapes vary—think slim water bottles vs. wider juice bottles. These differences directly affect packing density. We’ve streamlined the process to account for these variables:

• Carton-Packed 500ml Bottles: Most 500ml bottles are first packed into cartons (e.g., 12 or 24 bottles per carton). The total count here depends on how these cartons fit—stacked horizontally or vertically—without wasting space between them.
• Palletized 500ml Bottles: For larger shipments, bottles (often in cartons) are loaded onto pallets. The number then relies on pallet size, how many cartons fit per pallet, and how many pallets can safely fit in the 20ft container (considering weight limits too).

Input your 500ml bottle’s specific dimensions and chosen packing method into our tool below, and get an accurate count of how many can fit in a 20ft container.