24mm Plywood — Sheets Per 40ft Container
A 40ft Container can hold approximately 608 sheets of 24mm plywood with Acacia hardwood core (580 kg/m³ density), loaded on 16 pallets at 38 sheets per pallet. Net weight is 25.19 MT against a maximum payload of 25.5 MT. The loading is weight-limited. Standard panel size: 1220×2440mm (4'×8').
24mm Plywood — 40ft Container Loading Table
Panel size: 1220×2440mm (4'×8'). 40ft Container, max payload 25.5 MT, up to 16 pallets.
| Core Material | Density | Sheets/Pallet | Pallets | Total Sheets | Net Weight (MT) | CBM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrax | 500 kg/m³ | 41 | 16 | 656 | 23.43 | 46.87 |
| Acacia | 580 kg/m³ | 38 | 16 | 608 | 25.19 | 43.44 |
| Eucalyptus | 650 kg/m³ | 36 | 15 | 540 | 25.08 | 38.58 |
| Pine | 520 kg/m³ | 41 | 16 | 656 | 24.37 | 46.87 |
| Rubberwood | 680 kg/m³ | 34 | 15 | 510 | 24.78 | 36.44 |
| Styrax + Acacia | 540 kg/m³ | 41 | 16 | 656 | 25.31 | 46.87 |
| Styrax + Eucalyptus | 575 kg/m³ | 38 | 16 | 608 | 24.98 | 43.44 |
| Acacia + Eucalyptus | 615 kg/m³ | 36 | 16 | 576 | 25.31 | 41.15 |
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▶How many sheets of 24mm plywood fit in a 40ft Container?
With Acacia core (580 kg/m³), approximately 608 sheets of 24mm (1") plywood fit in a 40ft Container. With lighter Styrax core (500 kg/m³), you can fit 656 sheets. Panel size: 1220×2440mm (4'×8').
▶What is the maximum weight of 24mm plywood in a 40ft Container?
A full 40ft Container of 24mm plywood weighs approximately 25.19 metric tons (net) with Acacia core. The maximum payload capacity is 25.5 MT.
▶How many pallets of 24mm plywood fit in a 40ft Container?
Depending on core material, 16–16 pallets of 24mm plywood fit in a 40ft Container. Each pallet contains 38 sheets. Maximum bundle capacity: 16 pallets.
▶Should I ship 24mm plywood in a 40ft or 40HC?
A 40ft Container holds 608 sheets of 24mm plywood vs. the 40HC which holds more. Choose 40ft for smaller orders or when cost per unit matters. Use our packing calculator to compare.