Free tool for freight forwarders
3D Container Load Calculator
Pick a container or truck, add your cargo, and see exactly how it packs — in 3D. Get the fill rate, the loading order, and a shareable plan in seconds.
Standard presets
Container or truck
Cargo
Add each cargo type once and set its quantity. Group items to color them together in the 3D view.
Load plan
Powered by FreightoolsHow it works
Plan an optimal container or truck load in three steps.
- 01
Choose your container or truck
Pick a standard preset (20ft, 40ft, 40ft HC, 45ft or a truck) or enter custom inner dimensions and max payload.
- 02
Add your cargo
List each cargo type with its dimensions, weight and quantity, and flag whether items are stackable or fragile.
- 03
Calculate and review the 3D plan
Get an interactive 3D load plan with the volume and payload fill rate, the loading order and per-item placement you can rotate, zoom and share.
Quoting, load planning and CRM in one workflow
Freightools does load planning, instant multi-modal quoting and freight sales CRM in a single workflow — so your team quotes faster and wins more.
API access for partners
Want to embed Freightools load and rate optimization in your own product? Tell us about your use case and our team will be in touch.
Frequently asked questions
How many pallets fit in a 20ft or 40ft container?+
It depends on pallet size, stacking and weight limits. Enter your pallet dimensions, weight and quantity and the calculator shows exactly how many fit and how they should be arranged in 3D.
Is the load calculator free?+
Yes. The 3D container load calculator is free to use with no signup. Saving, printing, exporting and multi-container optimization unlock with a work email.
What container and truck types are supported?+
Standard presets include 20ft, 40ft, 40ft High Cube and 45ft containers plus common road trailers, and you can enter any custom inner dimensions and payload.
Does it account for weight and stacking?+
Yes. You set a maximum payload per container and mark items as stackable or fragile, and the plan reports both the volume fill and the payload used.
Can I use this in my own software?+
Freightools offers load and rate optimization to partners via API on request. Use the “Request API access” option and our team will follow up.