Container Loading Calculator
Estimate how much bed linen & towels fit in a 20ft or 40ft container - plan your FCL import order
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Container Fill Summary
Container Specifications Reference
| Container | Internal Dimensions | Volume | Max Payload | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft Standard | 5.9m × 2.35m × 2.39m | 33 CBM gross / ~25 CBM usable | 28,000 kg | Small-medium orders, dense/heavy goods |
| 40ft Standard | 12.03m × 2.35m × 2.39m | 67 CBM gross / ~57 CBM usable | 26,700 kg | Most linen orders, standard freight |
| 40ft High Cube | 12.03m × 2.35m × 2.70m | 76 CBM gross / ~66 CBM usable | 26,460 kg | Bulky/lightweight goods, bathrobes, pillows |
Usable CBM is lower than gross container volume due to carton stacking inefficiency. Actual loadable CBM varies by carton size. Values above are estimates for planning purposes - confirm with your freight forwarder.
Plan Your Order - Get Factory Pricing
Once you know your quantities, get a factory price. We include exact carton dimensions and weights in our quotations to help you plan freight costs accurately.
Get Container PricingFactory prices, published
Container volumes land at or below the bottom of these bands — see the volume table underneath. Indicative FOB Cochin.
| Product | Spec | FOB price (USD) | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand towel | 450–500 GSM | $0.90–$1.40 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — economy | 400–450 GSM | $1.40–$2.20 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — mid-range | 500–550 GSM | $2.20–$2.80 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — luxury | 600 GSM | $2.80–$3.50 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — ultra | 650–700 GSM | $3.80–$5.00 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Pool / beach towel | 480–520 GSM | $2.20–$2.80 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Salon / barber towel | 400–450 GSM | $1.10–$1.60 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Gym towel | 400–450 GSM | $1.20–$1.70 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath mat | 800–1000 GSM | $1.80–$2.80 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Sheet set — 200TC | Percale | $5.00–$7.50 /set | 200 sets |
| Sheet set — 300TC | Percale | $8.00–$11.00 /set | 200 sets |
| Sheet set — 400TC | Sateen | $11.00–$16.00 /set | 200 sets |
| Sheet set — 600TC | Sateen | $18.00–$28.00 /set | 200 sets |
| Duvet cover | 300–400TC | $9.00–$22.00 /pc | 200 pcs |
| Bathrobe — waffle | 300–350 GSM | $6.50–$9.00 /pc | 200 pcs |
| Bathrobe — terry | 400–450 GSM | $9.50–$13.00 /pc | 200 pcs |
| Bathrobe — velour | 500–600 GSM | $14.00–$19.00 /pc | 200 pcs |
How the price moves with volume
Most suppliers will not show you this curve. Here it is.
| Order size | Where you land | Typical buyer |
|---|---|---|
| 500–999 pcs | Base price | First orders and trial runs sit here. |
| 1,000–2,499 pcs | 8–12% off | Typical for a 40–80 room hotel annual restock. |
| 2,500–4,999 pcs | 15–20% off | Multi-property and small distributor volume. |
| 5,000–9,999 pcs | 22–27% off | Distributor and hotel-group programmes. |
| 10,000+ pcs | 30–35% off | Full-container programmes, quoted per run. |
In plain terms
- Hand towel (450–500 GSM) costs $0.90–$1.40 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bath towel — economy (400–450 GSM) costs $1.40–$2.20 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bath towel — mid-range (500–550 GSM) costs $2.20–$2.80 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bath towel — luxury (600 GSM) costs $2.80–$3.50 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bath towel — ultra (650–700 GSM) costs $3.80–$5.00 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Pool / beach towel (480–520 GSM) costs $2.20–$2.80 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Salon / barber towel (400–450 GSM) costs $1.10–$1.60 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Gym towel (400–450 GSM) costs $1.20–$1.70 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bath mat (800–1000 GSM) costs $1.80–$2.80 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Sheet set — 200TC (Percale) costs $5.00–$7.50 per set FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 200 sets, produced in 30–45 days.
- Sheet set — 300TC (Percale) costs $8.00–$11.00 per set FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 200 sets, produced in 30–45 days.
- Sheet set — 400TC (Sateen) costs $11.00–$16.00 per set FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 200 sets, produced in 30–45 days.
- Sheet set — 600TC (Sateen) costs $18.00–$28.00 per set FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 200 sets, produced in 30–45 days.
- Duvet cover (300–400TC) costs $9.00–$22.00 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 200 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bathrobe — waffle (300–350 GSM) costs $6.50–$9.00 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 200 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bathrobe — terry (400–450 GSM) costs $9.50–$13.00 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 200 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bathrobe — velour (500–600 GSM) costs $14.00–$19.00 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 200 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
Bands are indicative and reviewed quarterly. Cotton is a traded commodity — a firm quote against your exact specification is free and takes one working day.
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Buying a full container, or need Incoterms and compliance documents? Use the full RFQ form.
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