20GP20 ft standard
- Inside
- 5.9 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
- Volume
- 33.2 m³
- Payload
- 28,000 kg
- EUR pallets
- 11
- Inside
- 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
- Volume
- 67.7 m³
- Payload
- 26,700 kg
- EUR pallets
- 25
- Inside
- 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.7 m
- Volume
- 76.4 m³
- Payload
- 26,500 kg
- EUR pallets
- 25
- Inside
- 13.56 × 2.35 × 2.7 m
- Volume
- 86 m³
- Payload
- 25,600 kg
- EUR pallets
- 27
Side by side, to scale
Internal side elevations drawn to the same scale, with the floor area each one gives you.
All dimensions and pallet counts
Pallet counts are single stack, by floor geometry with a two-block pattern. Real loads may come out one or two lower.
| Container | Inside L × W × H, mm | m³ | Payload, kg | EUR pallets | UK pallets | US pallets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP 20 ft standard | 5,898 × 2,352 × 2,393 | 33.2 | 28,000 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| 40GP 40 ft standard | 12,032 × 2,352 × 2,393 | 67.7 | 26,700 | 25 | 22 | 20 |
| 40HQ 40 ft high cube | 12,032 × 2,352 × 2,698 | 76.4 | 26,500 | 25 | 22 | 20 |
| 45HQ 45 ft high cube | 13,556 × 2,352 × 2,698 | 86 | 25,600 | 27 | 24 | 24 |
Next steps
Common questions
What are the inside dimensions of a 20ft container?
Typically 5,898 × 2,352 × 2,393 mm (L × W × H), about 33.2 m³. Exact figures vary by shipping line and box.
What is the difference between a 40GP and a 40HQ?
Height. A 40HQ (high cube) is typically 305 mm taller inside, which adds about 8.6 m³, while the length and width are the same.
How much weight can a 20ft container carry?
Typical maximum payload is about 28,000 kg for a 20GP, but road weight limits often allow less, and the payload on the container's CSC plate is the real limit.