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Quantities per 20 ft. container (approx.): 

Thickness (mm) sq.m sq. ft.
10 mm (3/8″) thick tiles 720 sqm 7750
12 mm tiles 620 sqm 6675
15 mm tiles 520 sqm 5600
20 mm (3/4″) tiles 360 sqm 3875
20 mm (3/4″) slabs 310 sqm 3336
25 mm slabs 225 sqm 2420
30 mm slabs 210 sqm 2260
Blocks 9 cbm  

The holding capacity of a 20 feet container for different sizes products:

Size Holding capacity per 20 feet container
40 x 40 x 1 cm 736 Sqm
60 x 60 x 1.5 cm 550 Sqm
40 x 40 x 2 cm 420 Sqm
60 x 60 x 2 cm 420 Sqm
40 x 40 x 3 cm 280 Sqm
60 x 60 x 3 cm 280 Sqm
60up x 120up x 2 cm 380 Sqm
60up x 120up x 3 cm 250 Sqm
230up x 120up x 2 cm 350 Sqm
230up x 120up x 3 cm 233 Sqm
250up x 150up x 2 cm 300 Sqm

Metric Conversion 

Meter / metre Feet
1 sq.m 10.764 sq. ft.
10 mm. 3/8″
20 mm. 3/4″
30 mm. 1 1/8″

 

Feet Inches Cm Mm
1′ x 1′ 12″ x 12″ 30.5 x 30.5 cm 305 x 305 mm
2′ x 2′ 24″ x 24″ 61 x 61 cm 610 x 610 mm
1.5′ x 1.5′ 18″ x 18″ 45.7 x 45.7 cm 457 x 457 mm
2′ x 1′ 24″ x 12″ 61 x 30.5 cm 610 x 305 mm

SPECIFICATIONS & PACKING DETAILS:

12X12 TILES 10MM +/- 0.5 THICK, POLISHED, BEVELED AND CALIBRATED 10 TILES IN STYROFOAM BOX, 36 STYROFOAM BOXES IN A WOODEN CRATE, 20 FULL CRATES + 4 HALF CRATES (18 STYROFOAM BOXES) IN ONE 20FT. CONTAINER TOTALING 7920 TILES= 7920 SQ. FT.

16X16 TILES 12MM +/- 0.5MM THICK, POLISHED, BEVELED AND CALIBRATED 7 TILES IN STYROFOAM BOX, 32 STYROFOAM BOXES IN A WOODEN CRATE,18 CRATES IN ONE 20 FT. CONTAINER TOTALING 4032 TILES= 7168 SQ. FT.

18X18 TILES 12MM +/- 0.5MM THICK, POLISHED, BEVELED AND CALIBRATED 6 TILES IN A STYROFOAM BOX, 12 STYROFOAM BOXES IN A WOODEN CRATE, 36 CRATES IN ONE 20 FT. CONTAINER TOTALING 2592 TILES= 5832 SQ. FT.

24X24 TILES 20MM +/-1MM THICK, POLISHED AND CALIBRATED

50 TILES IN ONE WOODEN CRATE, 20 CRATES IN ONE 20 FT.

CONTAINER TOTALING 1000 TILES= 4000 SQ. FT.

 

It is important to convey the landed price, quality guarantee, money safety, and ease of purchase.

how to quote
Quantity – number of pieces and sq.ft. / sq.m,
Approximate weight,
Packing style,
Delivery period,
Price FOB or CIF,
Your best payment terms,
Freight costs (approximate),
Quality guarantee, (If the buyer cannot arrange inspection, how will you guarantee quality or resolve any quality problems?)

Ideally, the Price Lists should contain:

  • Exact trade name with description
  • Product (slabs, tiles) with exact or minimum dimensions and surface / edge finish
  • Quality: describe it and advise for which countries it is most suitable.
  • Currency: Local currency if ex-works. US$ if FOB. Mention city.
  • Taxes: Mention separately. Royalty also, if applicable.
  • Delivery method: Packed, ex-works / fob.
  • Minimum order / Quantity: E.g. truckload / container.
  • Delivery time: per truckload / container.
  • Supply Capacity per month
  • Payment terms
  • Validity or mention month/year.
  • Your Competitive Strength: quality / price / delivery and reasons