{
  "id": "container-dimensions",
  "title": "Shipping container dimensions",
  "description": "Inside size, door opening, tare, payload, gross weight and capacity of standard dry and reefer containers, as the main ocean carriers publish them.",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "page": "https://palletdimensions.com/container-dimensions/",
  "columns": [
    {
      "key": "inside",
      "label": "Inside, L × W × H",
      "unit": "mm"
    },
    {
      "key": "door",
      "label": "Door, W × H",
      "unit": "mm"
    },
    {
      "key": "cube",
      "label": "Capacity",
      "unit": "m³",
      "numeric": true
    },
    {
      "key": "tare",
      "label": "Tare",
      "unit": "kg",
      "numeric": true
    },
    {
      "key": "payload",
      "label": "Max payload",
      "unit": "kg",
      "numeric": true
    }
  ],
  "rows": [
    {
      "id": "20-dry",
      "name": "20 ft standard",
      "isoCode": "22G1",
      "nominal": "20 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in",
      "lengthMm": [
        5896,
        5900
      ],
      "widthMm": [
        2350,
        2352
      ],
      "heightMm": [
        2390,
        2395
      ],
      "doorWidthMm": [
        2340,
        2350
      ],
      "doorHeightMm": [
        2274,
        2292
      ],
      "tareKg": [
        2150,
        2350
      ],
      "payloadKg": [
        28130,
        28330
      ],
      "grossKg": [
        30480,
        30480
      ],
      "cubicM": [
        33,
        33.2
      ],
      "sources": [
        "hapag-20",
        "one-dry",
        "cmacgm-brochure",
        "maersk-dry",
        "msc-dry-guide",
        "hapag-2016"
      ],
      "verified": true
    },
    {
      "id": "40-dry",
      "name": "40 ft standard",
      "isoCode": "42G1",
      "nominal": "40 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in",
      "lengthMm": [
        12032,
        12034
      ],
      "widthMm": [
        2350,
        2352
      ],
      "heightMm": [
        2390,
        2395
      ],
      "doorWidthMm": [
        2340,
        2340
      ],
      "doorHeightMm": [
        2274,
        2292
      ],
      "tareKg": [
        3640,
        3750
      ],
      "payloadKg": [
        26840,
        28860
      ],
      "grossKg": [
        30480,
        32500
      ],
      "cubicM": [
        67,
        67.8
      ],
      "sources": [
        "hapag-40",
        "one-dry",
        "cmacgm-brochure",
        "maersk-dry",
        "msc-dry-guide",
        "hapag-2016"
      ],
      "verified": true,
      "note": "Boxes rated to 30,480 kg gross carry about 2,000 kg less than those rated to 32,500 kg."
    },
    {
      "id": "40-hc",
      "name": "40 ft high cube",
      "isoCode": "45G1",
      "nominal": "40 ft × 8 ft × 9 ft 6 in",
      "lengthMm": [
        12032,
        12034
      ],
      "widthMm": [
        2350,
        2352
      ],
      "heightMm": [
        2695,
        2700
      ],
      "doorWidthMm": [
        2340,
        2340
      ],
      "doorHeightMm": [
        2577,
        2597
      ],
      "tareKg": [
        3700,
        3940
      ],
      "payloadKg": [
        26580,
        28800
      ],
      "grossKg": [
        30480,
        32500
      ],
      "cubicM": [
        76,
        76.4
      ],
      "sources": [
        "hapag-40hc",
        "one-dry",
        "cmacgm-brochure",
        "maersk-dry",
        "msc-dry-guide",
        "dsv-hc",
        "hapag-2016"
      ],
      "verified": true
    },
    {
      "id": "45-hc",
      "name": "45 ft high cube",
      "isoCode": "L5G1",
      "nominal": "45 ft × 8 ft × 9 ft 6 in",
      "lengthMm": [
        13556,
        13556
      ],
      "widthMm": [
        2352,
        2352
      ],
      "heightMm": [
        2697,
        2700
      ],
      "doorWidthMm": [
        2340,
        2340
      ],
      "doorHeightMm": [
        2585,
        2597
      ],
      "tareKg": [
        4650,
        4900
      ],
      "payloadKg": [
        25780,
        27860
      ],
      "grossKg": [
        30480,
        32500
      ],
      "cubicM": [
        85,
        86
      ],
      "sources": [
        "hapag-45hc",
        "one-dry",
        "cmacgm-brochure",
        "maersk-dry",
        "dsv-hc",
        "hapag-2016"
      ],
      "verified": true
    },
    {
      "id": "20-reefer",
      "name": "20 ft reefer",
      "isoCode": "22R1",
      "nominal": "20 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in",
      "lengthMm": [
        5450,
        5456
      ],
      "widthMm": [
        2280,
        2294
      ],
      "heightMm": [
        2159,
        2273
      ],
      "doorWidthMm": [
        2290,
        2290
      ],
      "doorHeightMm": [
        2212,
        2264
      ],
      "tareKg": [
        2810,
        3010
      ],
      "payloadKg": [
        27470,
        29140
      ],
      "grossKg": [
        30480,
        32000
      ],
      "cubicM": [
        27,
        28.6
      ],
      "sources": [
        "hapag-20rf",
        "one-containers",
        "cmacgm-reefer",
        "maersk-reefer",
        "hapag-2016"
      ],
      "verified": true,
      "note": "The lower inside heights are the height you may stow cargo to, below the air channel."
    },
    {
      "id": "40-hc-reefer",
      "name": "40 ft reefer high cube",
      "isoCode": "45R1",
      "nominal": "40 ft × 8 ft × 9 ft 6 in",
      "lengthMm": [
        11580,
        11599
      ],
      "widthMm": [
        2275,
        2294
      ],
      "heightMm": [
        2415,
        2557
      ],
      "doorWidthMm": [
        2276,
        2290
      ],
      "doorHeightMm": [
        2471,
        2569
      ],
      "tareKg": [
        4420,
        4740
      ],
      "payloadKg": [
        29260,
        30510
      ],
      "grossKg": [
        34000,
        34000
      ],
      "cubicM": [
        67.5,
        68
      ],
      "sources": [
        "hapag-40rh",
        "one-containers",
        "cmacgm-reefer",
        "maersk-reefer",
        "hapag-2016"
      ],
      "verified": true,
      "note": "The lower inside heights are stowage heights, below the air channel."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "id": "hapag-20",
      "title": "20 ft standard container",
      "publisher": "Hapag-Lloyd",
      "url": "https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/es/services-information/cargo-fleet/container/20-standard.html",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14",
      "note": "Hapag-Lloyd says its figures are examples and vary by manufacturer."
    },
    {
      "id": "one-dry",
      "title": "Dry containers",
      "publisher": "Ocean Network Express (ONE)",
      "url": "https://www.one-line.com/en/standard-page/dry-containers",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14"
    },
    {
      "id": "cmacgm-brochure",
      "title": "Containers brochure",
      "publisher": "CMA CGM",
      "url": "https://cmacgm-group.com/api/sites/default/files/2018-10/BROCHURE_CONTAINERS_40ansbd.pdf",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14",
      "note": "CMA CGM calls the figures non-contractual and the tare an average."
    },
    {
      "id": "maersk-dry",
      "title": "Dry equipment specifications",
      "publisher": "Maersk",
      "url": "https://www.maersk.com/~/media_sc9/maersk/local-information/files/africa/south-africa/important-information/container-type-and-sizes/dry-equipment-specification",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14"
    },
    {
      "id": "msc-dry-guide",
      "title": "Guide to dry cargo container types",
      "publisher": "MSC",
      "url": "https://www.msc.com/en/lp/blog/solutions/guide-to-dry-cargo-container-types",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": false,
      "checked": "2026-11-14",
      "note": "A blog guide, updated January 19, 2026."
    },
    {
      "id": "hapag-2016",
      "title": "Container specification brochure (03/2016)",
      "publisher": "Hapag-Lloyd",
      "url": "https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/content/dam/website/downloads/press_and_media/publications/15211_Container_Specification_engl_Gesamt_web.pdf",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14",
      "note": "Used only for the ISO nominal outside dimensions it prints."
    },
    {
      "id": "hapag-40",
      "title": "40 ft standard container",
      "publisher": "Hapag-Lloyd",
      "url": "https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/services-information/cargo-fleet/container/40-standard.html",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14"
    },
    {
      "id": "hapag-40hc",
      "title": "40 ft high cube container",
      "publisher": "Hapag-Lloyd",
      "url": "https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/services-information/cargo-fleet/container/40-standard-high-cube.html",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14"
    },
    {
      "id": "dsv-hc",
      "title": "High cube dry container dimensions",
      "publisher": "DSV",
      "url": "https://www.dsv.com/en-ca/our-solutions/modes-of-transport/sea-freight/shipping-container-dimensions/high-cube-dry-container",
      "kind": "logistics-provider",
      "official": false,
      "checked": "2026-11-14"
    },
    {
      "id": "hapag-45hc",
      "title": "45 ft high cube container",
      "publisher": "Hapag-Lloyd",
      "url": "https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/services-information/cargo-fleet/container/45-standard-high-cube.html",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14"
    },
    {
      "id": "hapag-20rf",
      "title": "20 ft reefer container",
      "publisher": "Hapag-Lloyd",
      "url": "https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/services-information/cargo-fleet/container/20-reefer.html",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14"
    },
    {
      "id": "one-containers",
      "title": "Container information",
      "publisher": "Ocean Network Express (ONE)",
      "url": "https://www.one-line.com/en/container-information",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14"
    },
    {
      "id": "cmacgm-reefer",
      "title": "Reefer technical specifications",
      "publisher": "CMA CGM",
      "url": "https://www.cmacgm-group.com/en/activities/shipping-everything/reefer/technical-specifications",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14"
    },
    {
      "id": "maersk-reefer",
      "title": "Reefer equipment specifications",
      "publisher": "Maersk",
      "url": "https://www.maersk.com/~/media_sc9/maersk/local-information/files/africa/south-africa/important-information/container-type-and-sizes/reefer-equipment-specifications-updated.pdf",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14"
    },
    {
      "id": "hapag-40rh",
      "title": "40 ft reefer high cube container",
      "publisher": "Hapag-Lloyd",
      "url": "https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/services-information/cargo-fleet/container/40-reefer-high-cube.html",
      "kind": "carrier",
      "official": true,
      "checked": "2026-11-14",
      "note": "Its 2,425 mm inside height is a stowage height."
    }
  ]
}