53ft dry van (US)
Inside 16,002 × 2,515 × 2,743 mm, about 110.4 m³. Holds 40 EUR pallets or 30 US pallets on the floor and up to 19,050 kg (41,998 lb) of cargo.
Plan a load in this vanDimensions
| Inside length | 16,002 mm | 52′ 6″ |
|---|---|---|
| Inside width | 2,515 mm | 8′ 3″ |
| Inside height | 2,743 mm | 9′ 0″ |
| Door opening | 2,489 × 2,743 mm | 8′ 2″ × 9′ 0″ |
| Volume | 110.4 m³ | 3,898 ft³ |
| Max cargo (payload) | 19,050 kg (41,998 lb) | |
| Empty weight (tare) | 6,350 kg (13,999 lb) | |
Swing-door van. Inside width runs 99 to 101 in and height 108 to 111 in by make. Payload is what the US 80,000 lb gross limit leaves after the tractor and trailer, about 42,000 to 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 | 1,040 | 90% |
| 400 × 300 × 300 mm | 2,997 | 98% |
| 24 × 18 × 18 in | 840 | 97% |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | 2,520 | 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 53ft dry van?
40 EUR pallets (1200 × 800 mm) or 30 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 53ft dry van?
About 16,002 × 2,515 × 2,743 mm (52′ 6″ × 8′ 3″ × 9′ 0″) long, wide and high inside, about 110.4 m³ (3,898 ft³). Exact figures vary slightly by manufacturer.
Other trucks and trailers
Figures checked 2026-09-27 against: utilitytrailer.com, atlanticgreatdane.com, con-way.com, freightmatchers.com, haletrailer.com, ops.fhwa.dot.gov. Real vehicles vary; check the one you will load.