Container Sizes

The size and design features of containers depend on the type of cargo being transported, the volume of the cargo, and its storage conditions.

20" DC — Standard Steel Container

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 5,895
  • Width: 2,350
  • Height: 2,392

Weight and Load Capacity (kg):

  • Tare weight: 2,250
  • Payload: 28,230
  • Maximum gross weight: 30,480

Volume: 33 m³

20" OPEN TOP — Steel Container

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 5,888
  • Width: 2,345
  • Height (center): 2,365
  • Height (sides): 2,315

Weight and Load Capacity (kg):

  • Tare weight: 2,250
  • Payload: 28,230
  • Maximum gross weight: 30,480

Volume: 32 m³

20" HARDTOP — Steel Container with Removable Steel Roof

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 5,886
  • Width: 2,342
  • Height (center): 2,388
  • Height (sides): 2,313

Weight and Load Capacity (kg):

  • Tare weight: 2,700
  • Payload: 27,780
  • Maximum gross weight: 30,480

Volume: 32.8 m³

20" REF — Refrigerated Steel Container

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 5,479
  • Width: 2,286
  • Height: 2,257

Weight and Load Capacity (kg):

  • Tare weight: 3,050
  • Payload: 27,430
  • Maximum gross weight: 30,480

Volume: 27.4 m³

20" TK Steel Container (Tank)

External frame dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 5,895
  • Width: 2,350
  • Height: 2,392

Weight (kg):

  • Tare: from 2,200 to 11,000*

Capacity:

  • From 7,500 liters to 35,000 liters*

*Depends on the container’s purpose and construction.

20" FLATRACK Steel Container

Internal dimensions (mm):

  • Length between end walls: 6,038
  • Length between posts: 5,638
  • Width between posts: 2,226
  • Width between side crossbars: 2,208
  • Platform height: 370

Weight and load capacity (kg):

  • Tare: 2,900
  • Payload: 37,060
  • Max gross weight: 40,000

20" PLATFORM

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 6,058
  • Width: 2,438
  • Platform height: 370

Weight and load capacity (kg):

  • Tare: 2,520
  • Payload: 37,060
  • Max gross weight: 40,000

40" DC Standard Steel Container

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 12,032
  • Width: 2,350
  • Height: 2,392

Weight and load capacity (kg):

  • Tare: 3,750
  • Payload: 26,730
  • Max gross weight: 30,480

Volume: 67.7 m³

40" HC (High Cube) Steel Container

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 12,032
  • Width: 2,350
  • Height: 2,698

Weight and load capacity (kg):

  • Tare: 3,900
  • Payload: 26,580
  • Max gross weight: 30,480

Volume: 76.4 m³

40" OPEN TOP Steel Container

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 12,029
  • Width: 2,342
  • Height (center): 2,376
  • Height (side): 2,326

Weight and load capacity (kg):

  • Tare: 3,810
  • Payload: 26,670
  • Max gross weight: 30,480

Volume: 65.5 m³

40" HARDTOP Steel Container

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 12,020
  • Width: 2,342
  • Height (center): 2,388
  • Height (side): 2,313

Weight and load capacity (kg):

  • Tare: 4,700
  • Payload: 25,780
  • Max gross weight: 30,480

Volume: 67.2 m³

40" REF DC Standard Refrigerated Container

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 11,563
  • Width: 2,294
  • Height: 2,261
  • Max stacking height: 2,157

Weight and load capacity (kg):

  • Tare: 4,600
  • Payload: 29,400
  • Max gross weight: 34,000
  • Temperature range: –35°C to +30°C

Volume: 60 m³

40" REF HC High Cube Refrigerated Container

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 11,555
  • Width: 2,294
  • Height: 2,237
  • Max stacking height: 2,450

Weight and load capacity (kg):

  • Tare: 4,060
  • Payload: 29,940
  • Max gross weight: 34,000
  • Temperature range: –35°C to +30°C

Volume: 66.5 m³

40" HC FLATRACK Steel Container

Internal dimensions (mm):

  • Length between end walls: 12,060
  • Length between posts: 11,660
  • Width between posts: 2,365
  • Width between side crossbars: 2,200
  • Platform height: 648

Weight and load capacity (kg):

  • Tare: 5,700
  • Payload: 39,300
  • Max gross weight: 45,000

40" PLATFORM Container

Internal minimum dimensions (mm):

  • Length: 12,192
  • Width: 2,245
  • Platform height: 648

Weight and load capacity (kg):

  • Tare: 5,700
  • Payload: 39,300
  • Max gross weight: 45,000