What is the maximum number of conductors (Black, white & Ground), and connections allowed in a standard metal octagon box nailed to the floor joist (ceiling) in a basement?

Chose your "standard box" from the chart found at:

Untitled Document (http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/raco/RACO_boxes.asp?FAM=RacoBoxes)

And you will find the maximum allowed wires of the various sizes.