How many car batteries fit in a 40ft container?
A 40ft container fits 2,000–2,200 car batteries in boxes. Lead-acid batteries are heavy and classified as dangerous goods.
2,000–2,200
standard 12V automotive batteries in cartons
- By volume
- 2,000–2,200 batteries
- By weight
- ~1,700 batteries
- Weight each
- ~15 kg
- DG class
- Class 8
Dangerous goods warning
Car batteries are Class 8 dangerous goods (corrosive). Shipping requires DG certification, special packaging, and UN-approved containers. Not all carriers accept battery shipments. Check regulations before booking.
Battery dimensions
| Type | Box dims | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Group 24 (standard) | 28×18×22 cm | 15 kg |
| Group 65 (large) | 32×19×23 cm | 19 kg |
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