How Many Bagasse Containers Fit in a 20GP or 40HQ Container?
It depends on the carton: divide the usable container volume (28 m³ for a 20GP, 68 m³ for a 40HQ) by the carton volume, round down, and multiply by the pieces per carton. For example, the 1,000 ml bowl JR-B20 packs 500 per carton of 57 × 43.5 × 22.5 cm, which gives approximately 250,500 pieces in a 20GP and 609,000 pieces in a 40HQ. Figures for every Jirun model are in the specification tables.
How the estimate is calculated
Three numbers are needed: the carton dimensions, the pieces per carton and the usable volume of the container.
carton volume (m³) = L × W × H (cm) ÷ 1,000,000
cartons = usable volume ÷ carton volume, rounded down
pieces = cartons × pieces per carton
Usable volume is taken as 28 m³ for a 20GP and 68 m³ for a 40HQ. This is a volume-based estimate, which is why every loading figure on this site is marked "approx.".
| Model | JR-B20 · 1,000 ml Bowl |
|---|---|
| Carton size | 57 × 43.5 × 22.5 cm |
| Carton volume | 0.0558 m³ |
| Pieces per carton | 500 |
| 40HQ: 68 ÷ 0.0558 | 1,218 cartons |
| 40HQ pieces, approx. | 1,218 × 500 = 609,000 |
| 20GP pieces, approx. | 501 × 500 = 250,500 |
Five models, 20GP and 40HQ
Carton data as per factory catalogue; carton volume recalculated from the carton dimensions.
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| Model | Description | Pcsper carton | Cartoncm | Cartonm³ | 20GPapprox. pcs | 40HQapprox. pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR-B20 | 1,000 ml Bowl | 500 | 57 × 43.5 × 22.5 | 0.0558 | 250,500 | 609,000 |
| JR-F11 | 850 ml 2-Compartment Container | 500 | 68 × 33 × 24.5 | 0.0550 | 254,500 | 618,000 |
| JR-F23 | 1,400 ml 6-Compartment Container | 200 | 59 × 35 × 22.5 | 0.0465 | 120,400 | 292,600 |
| JR-S01 | No.3 Sushi Tray | 600 | 39 × 39 × 23.5 | 0.0357 | 469,800 | 1,141,200 |
| JR-T04 | 6 Inch Burger Box | 500 | 52 × 33 × 31.5 | 0.0541 | 259,000 | 629,000 |
Why the real figure can differ
Carton fit
Cartons do not divide evenly into the container's length, width and height. The gaps left over are the main reason actual loading falls below a pure volume calculation.
Pallets
The estimates assume floor-loaded cartons. Pallets use floor height and leave gaps between pallet loads, so palletised containers hold fewer cartons.
Mixed models
Different carton sizes in one container stack less efficiently than a single size. A mixed order needs its own loading plan.
Weight is rarely the limit: at catalogue gross carton weights, no model with published packing data exceeds 20 tonnes for a full 40HQ.
Approximate loading range of each product family
Lowest and highest figure among the models whose packing data is published. Meat trays are made to order and have no carton data yet.
| Family | Models with packing data | 20GP, approx. pcs | 40HQ, approx. pcs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowls | 18 of 25 | 149,000 – 856,000 | 362,000 – 2,080,000 |
| Food Containers | 27 of 36 | 111,600 – 383,000 | 271,000 – 930,000 |
| Rectangular Containers | 20 of 22 | 74,750 – 324,250 | 181,500 – 787,750 |
| Sushi Trays | 6 of 7 | 210,400 – 571,000 | 510,400 – 1,388,000 |
| Takeaway Boxes | 6 of 7 | 212,000 – 536,800 | 515,500 – 1,304,800 |
| Meat Trays | 0 of 5 | On request | On request |
| Lids | 5 of 13 | 121,200 – 355,000 | 295,200 – 863,000 |
Questions buyers ask
How many 1,000 ml bowls fit in a 40HQ container?
Approximately 609,000 pieces of JR-B20: 1,218 cartons of 500 pieces, carton 57 × 43.5 × 22.5 cm. A 20GP holds approximately 250,500 pieces (501 cartons). Both are volume-based estimates.
Why are bagasse container loading figures only approximate?
Because they are calculated from volume alone: usable container volume divided by carton volume. Real loading depends on how the carton dimensions divide into the container length, width and height, on stacking pattern, and on whether pallets are used. Confirm a loading plan with the supplier before shipment.
What usable volume should I assume for a 20GP and a 40HQ?
Jirun uses 28 m³ for a 20GP and 68 m³ for a 40HQ. These are below the internal volume of the containers, to leave room for the gaps that cartons cannot fill.
Does palletising reduce how many bagasse containers fit?
Yes. The estimates on this site assume floor-loaded cartons. Pallets take up floor height and leave gaps between pallet loads, so a palletised container holds fewer cartons. Ask us for a palletised loading plan if your warehouse requires pallets.
Is weight or volume the limit when shipping bagasse tableware?
Volume. Bagasse tableware is light: at the catalogue gross carton weights, a full 40HQ of JR-B20 weighs about 13.4 tonnes, and no model with published packing data exceeds 20 tonnes per 40HQ.
Can several bagasse models be loaded in one container?
Yes. Fluorine-free models are produced and loaded together, with a minimum of 4 models per order. Send the models and quantities, and we will confirm a loading plan based on each carton size.
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Models referred to in this guide
1,000 ml Bagasse Bowl
210 × 210 × 60 mm · 20 g
40HQ approx. 609,000
850 ml 2-Compartment Bagasse Container
235 × 132 × 50 mm · 18 g
40HQ approx. 618,000
1,400 ml 6-Compartment Bagasse Container
280 × 210 × 40 mm · 37 g
40HQ approx. 292,600
No.3 Bagasse Sushi Tray
165 × 115 × 25 mm · 10 g
40HQ approx. 1,141,200
6 Inch Burger Box
310 × 150 × 42 mm · 18 g
40HQ approx. 629,000