How many refrigerators fit in a 40ft container?
A 40ft container fits 60–80 refrigerators depending on size. Side-by-side models are larger and fit fewer.
60–80
standard household refrigerators in retail packaging
- Top-freezer (boxed)
- ~80 units
- French-door (boxed)
- ~60 units
- Mini fridge
- ~200 units
- Container volume
- 67.5 m³
Refrigerator packaging
| Type | Box dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Top-freezer | 75×70×175 cm | 65 kg |
| French-door | 95×80×185 cm | 110 kg |
| Mini fridge | 55×55×90 cm | 25 kg |
Loading rules
Always ship upright. Refrigerators contain compressor oil that must stay in the compressor. Laying a fridge on its side can cause permanent damage.
No stacking. Most manufacturers prohibit stacking refrigerators. Single layer only.
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