Container dimensions
Internal dimensions and payloads for planning. These are published equipment examples, not universal specifications for every container.
| Container | Internal L × W × H (mm) | Door W × H (mm) | Nominal capacity (m³) | Example payload (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft standard | 5,900 × 2,352 × 2,395 | 2,340 × 2,292 | 33.2 | 28,130 |
| 40 ft standard | 12,032 × 2,352 × 2,395 | 2,340 × 2,292 | 67.7 | 28,750 |
| 40 ft high cube | 12,032 × 2,350 × 2,700 | 2,340 × 2,597 | 76.3 | 28,600 |
Read the dimensions correctly
Internal dimensions describe the reference rectangular space inside the equipment. Door dimensions describe a separate opening and can be smaller. The nominal 20 ft or 40 ft label is not an internal length for calculations.
Nominal capacity is the source’s stated volume. Multiplying rounded internal dimensions may produce a slightly different figure. The loading calculator uses the editable interior dimensions to calculate its geometric envelope, rather than substituting the rounded nominal capacity.
Payload is a separate constraint
The example payload is a published cargo-mass limit for the listed equipment example, not an allowance for every container on every route. Equipment tare, identification plate limits, road and rail restrictions, and commercial constraints may change the permitted cargo mass.
Dividing payload by carton weight checks only one limit. A complete plan also needs floor loading, load distribution, securing and handling considerations.
Source notes
All records below are reference-only. The high cube record uses the source page’s tabular width of 2,350 mm; an illustration on that page shows 2,352 mm. The tabular value is used consistently in this site’s preset.
- Hapag-Lloyd — 20′ Standard fleet exampleReviewed · reference-only
- Hapag-Lloyd — 40′ Standard fleet exampleReviewed · reference-only
- Hapag-Lloyd — 40′ Standard High Cube fleet exampleReviewed · reference-only
Use the CBM calculator for mixed cargo volume, or the pallet calculator to estimate a palletized carton layout.