19mm Plywood — Container Type Comparison
For 19mm plywood (Acacia core, 1220×2440mm), the 40ft High Cube holds the most sheets at 832. Comparison: 20ft Container = 416 sheets (13.65 MT), 40ft Container = 768 sheets (25.19 MT), 40HC = 832 sheets (27.29 MT), Flatbed Truck = 640 sheets (20.99 MT).
19mm Plywood — All Container Types Compared
Acacia hardwood core (580 kg/m³). Panel size: 1220×2440mm (4'×8').
| Container | Max Payload | Pallets | Sheets/Pallet | Total Sheets | Net Weight (MT) | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft Container | 20 MT | 8 | 52 | 416 | 13.65 | weight |
| 40ft Container | 25.5 MT | 16 | 48 | 768 | 25.19 | weight |
| 40ft High CubeBest | 28.5 MT | 16 | 52 | 832 | 27.29 | weight |
| Flatbed Truck | 21 MT | 16 | 40 | 640 | 20.99 | weight |
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▶Which container type fits the most 19mm plywood sheets?
The 40ft High Cube fits the most 19mm plywood sheets: 832 (Acacia core). Ranking: 40HC (832), 40ft (768), Flatbed (640), 20ft (416).
▶Should I use a 20ft or 40ft container for 19mm plywood?
A 40ft container holds 768 sheets of 19mm plywood vs. 416 in a 20ft — that's 85% more capacity. Choose 20ft for smaller orders or when port space is limited. For maximum value, use a 40HC (832 sheets).
▶What is the cost difference between 19mm plywood in 20ft vs 40HC?
A 40HC holds 832 sheets of 19mm plywood vs. 416 in a 20ft. The 40HC typically costs 30-50% more than a 20ft but carries 100% more sheets, making the per-sheet shipping cost significantly lower.
▶Can I ship 19mm plywood on a flatbed truck?
Yes. A flatbed truck can carry 640 sheets of 19mm plywood (20.99 MT). Flatbeds are ideal for domestic delivery but not suitable for ocean freight. Max payload: 21 MT.