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TypeInternal dimensions (L × W × H)Door (W × H)VolumeTareMax. payloadEUR / standard pallets
20' Dry (DV)5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m2.34 × 2.28 m33.2 m³2,230 kg28,000 kg11 / 10
40' Dry (DV)12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m2.34 × 2.28 m67.7 m³3,750 kg26,700 kg24 – 25 / 20 – 21
40' High Cube (HC)12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m2.34 × 2.58 m76.3 m³3,900 kg26,500 kg24 – 25 / 20 – 21
45' High Cube13.56 × 2.35 × 2.70 m2.34 × 2.58 m86.0 m³4,800 kg27,700 kg27 / 24
20' Reefer5.44 × 2.29 × 2.27 m2.29 × 2.26 m28.3 m³3,000 kg27,400 kg10 / 9
40' Reefer HC11.58 × 2.29 × 2.50 m2.29 × 2.49 m67.3 m³4,600 kg29,000 kg23 / 20
20' Open Top5.89 × 2.35 × 2.35 m2.34 × 2.28 m32.6 m³2,350 kg28,100 kg11 / 10
40' Open Top12.03 × 2.35 × 2.35 m2.34 × 2.28 m66.7 m³3,850 kg26,600 kg24 – 25 / 20 – 21

Indicative values: they vary by manufacturer and shipping line. EUR pallets 120 × 80 cm and standard pallets 120 × 100 cm, single layer.

Which container should I choose?

  • 20ft: for heavy, dense goods (metal parts, tiles, tyres) or up to about 28 m³.
  • 40ft: for 30 to 58 m³ of average goods.
  • 40ft High Cube: 30 cm taller, ideal for furniture and light, bulky products.
  • Reefer: temperature-controlled goods.
  • Open top: tall machinery loaded from above by crane.

In practice a container is rarely filled to 100%: allow 25 to 28 m³ usable in a 20ft, 55 to 58 m³ in a 40ft and 65 to 68 m³ in a 40ft HC. See our sea freight rates and our transport mode comparison.

Frequently asked questions

How many m³ in a 40ft container?
About 67 m³ for a standard 40ft and 76 m³ for a 40ft High Cube, of which 55 to 68 m³ are actually usable.
How many pallets in a 20ft container?
About 11 EUR pallets or 10 standard pallets on a single layer.
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