48 × 40 × 42 in gaylord: volume, pallet fit and case count
A 48 × 40 × 42 in gaylord holds 46.7 ft³ (349 US gallons) inside. In triple wall its outside is about 49.06 × 41.06 in, which hangs over a 48 × 40 pallet.
Volume and outside size
| Inside | 48 × 40 × 42 in |
|---|---|
| Inside volume | 80,640 in³ · 46.67 ft³ · 349 gal · 1,321 L |
| Outside footprint, double wall BC | 48.56 × 40.56 in |
| Outside footprint, triple wall AAC | 49.06 × 41.06 in |
| Overhang on 48 × 40, triple wall | 1.06 in on length, 1.06 in on width |
Outside = inside + 2 calipers per side, nominal calipers. Overhang cuts stacking strength, so bins built to the pallet's full size are usually made smaller inside than the deck.
How many cases fit
| Case outside, in | Fits | Arrangement | Volume filled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 × 10 × 8 | 80 | 4 × 4 × 5 | 95% |
| 12 × 12 × 12 | 36 | 4 × 3 × 3 | 77% |
| 16 × 12 × 10 | 36 | 3 × 3 × 4 | 86% |
| 18 × 12 × 12 | 24 | 4 × 2 × 3 | 77% |
| 10 × 8 × 6 | 168 | 6 × 4 × 7 | 100% |
| 24 × 18 × 12 | 12 | 2 × 2 × 3 | 77% |
Best of six orientations, one orientation for the whole bin. Treats the case sizes as outside dimensions. Try your own.
Against the other bin sizes
How this 42 in deep bin compares with the other gaylord sizes on this site, by inside volume. A deeper bin holds more per pallet position but is harder to unload by hand and carries more weight on its bottom tier.
| Bin, inside in | ft³ | vs 48 × 40 × 42 |
|---|---|---|
| 48 × 40 × 24 | 26.7 | −20 ft³ (−43%) |
| 48 × 40 × 30 | 33.3 | −13.3 ft³ (−29%) |
| 48 × 40 × 36 | 40 | −6.7 ft³ (−14%) |
| 48 × 40 × 48 | 53.3 | +6.7 ft³ (+14%) |
| 45 × 37 × 36 | 34.7 | −12 ft³ (−26%) |
| 45 × 37 × 42 | 40.5 | −6.2 ft³ (−13%) |
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