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Container Specifications

Compare internal dimensions, openings, tare weight, cubic capacity and maximum payload for common freight equipment.

Container Specifications

EquipmentInterior dimensionsDoor openingTop openingTareCubic capacityMaximum payload
20' DryL: 5,896 mmW: 2,350 mmH: 2,385 mmW: 2,340 mmH: 2,274 mm—2,150 kg4,739 lbs33.0 m³1,179 cu ft24,850 kg54,783 lbs
20' ReeferL: 5,451 mmW: 2,290 mmH: 2,157 mmW: 2,294 mmH: 2,201 mm—2,930 kg6,459 lbs27.9 m³996 cu ft27,550 kg60,737 lbs
20' Flat RackL: 5,966 mmW: 2,418 mmH: 2,286 mm——2,970 kg6,547 lbs—27,510 kg60,647 lbs
20' Open TopL: 5,919 mmW: 2,340 mmH: 2,286 mmW: 2,286 mmH: 2,251 mmL: 5,425 mmW: 2,223 mm2,177 kg4,960 lbs32.0 m³1,143 cu ft28,230 kg62,234 lbs
40' DryL: 12,035 mmW: 2,350 mmH: 2,393 mmW: 2,339 mmH: 2,274 mm—3,700 kg8,156 lbs67.0 m³2,390 cu ft28,800 kg63,491 lbs
40' High CubeL: 12,035 mmW: 2,350 mmH: 2,697 mmW: 2,340 mmH: 2,577 mm—3,800 kg8,377 lbs76.0 m³2,714 cu ft30,200 kg66,577 lbs
40' ReeferL: 11,578 mmW: 2,280 mmH: 2,415 mmW: 2,278 mmH: 2,473 mm—4,500 kg9,920 lbs64.0 m³2,359 cu ft29,500 kg65,036 lbs
40' Flat RackL: 12,178 mmW: 2,369 mmH: 1,943 mm——5,200 kg11,463 lbs—39,800 kg87,741 lbs
40' Open TopL: 12,043 mmW: 2,369 mmH: 1,943 mmW: 2,289 mmH: 2,253 mmL: 11,622 mmW: 2,162 mm4,300 kg8,377 lbs64.0 m³2,355 cu ft28,700 kg63,270 lbs

Measurements are provided as a reference guide only. Confirm equipment availability and final specifications with your carrier before loading.

L: Length · W: Width · H: Height

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Conversion reference

Quick factors for common freight measurements.

Conversion reference 1
Convert fromConvert toMultiply by
Cubic feetCubic metres0.0283168
Cubic metresCubic feet35.3147
Short tonsMetric tonnes0.907185
Metric tonnesShort tons1.10231
PoundsKilograms0.453592
KilogramsPounds2.20462
CentimetresInches0.393701
Conversion reference 2
Convert fromConvert toMultiply by
FeetMetres0.3048
InchesCentimetres2.54
InchesMetres0.0254
MetresFeet3.28084
MetresInches39.3701
Long tonsMetric tonnes1.01605
Metric tonnesLong tons0.984207