48ft dry van (US)
Inside 14,402 × 2,489 × 2,743 mm, about 98.3 m³. Holds 36 EUR pallets or 28 US pallets on the floor and up to 20,410 kg (44,996 lb) of cargo.
Plan a load in this vanDimensions
| Inside length | 14,402 mm | 47′ 3″ |
|---|---|---|
| Inside width | 2,489 mm | 8′ 2″ |
| Inside height | 2,743 mm | 9′ 0″ |
| Door opening | 2,489 × 2,743 mm | 8′ 2″ × 9′ 0″ |
| Volume | 98.3 m³ | 3,472 ft³ |
| Max cargo (payload) | 20,410 kg (44,996 lb) | |
Swing-door van. Inside width runs 98 to 100 in and height 108 to 110 in by make. Payload is what the US 80,000 lb gross limit leaves after the tractor and trailer, about 45,000 lb. Typical; varies by make.
How many pallets fit
Single layer, with the best mix of lengthwise and crosswise pallets. Two layers fit when each loaded pallet is at most 1.37 m (4′ 6″) tall and the goods can take the weight.
How many cartons fit
| Carton | Fits | Volume used |
|---|---|---|
| 600 × 400 × 400 mm | 936 | 91% |
| 400 × 300 × 300 mm | 2,592 | 95% |
| 24 × 18 × 18 in | 750 | 97% |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | 2,256 | 97% |
Cartons may lie on any side, stacked to the ceiling, weight not counted. Your own sizes, weights and rules: open the planner.
Questions
How many pallets fit in a 48ft dry van?
36 EUR pallets (1200 × 800 mm) or 28 US pallets (48 × 40 in) fit on the floor in a single layer, using the best mix of orientations. If each loaded pallet is at most 1.37 m tall, and the goods allow it, pallets can go two high. Count the payload too: a full floor of heavy pallets can exceed it.
What are the inside dimensions of a 48ft dry van?
About 14,402 × 2,489 × 2,743 mm (47′ 3″ × 8′ 2″ × 9′ 0″) long, wide and high inside, about 98.3 m³ (3,472 ft³). Exact figures vary slightly by manufacturer.
Other trucks and trailers
Figures checked 2026-09-27 against: freightmatchers.com, haletrailer.com, ops.fhwa.dot.gov. Real vehicles vary; check the one you will load.