# 40GP container dimensions

A 40 ft standard (40GP) container is typically 12,032 × 2,352 × 2,393 mm inside (39.48 × 7.72 × 7.85 ft), about 67.7 m³, with a typical maximum payload of 26,700 kg. It takes 25 EUR pallets or 20 US 48 × 40 in pallets on the floor.

- Inside length: 12,032 mm (39 ft 5.7 in)
- Inside width: 2,352 mm (7 ft 8.6 in)
- Inside height: 2,393 mm (7 ft 10.2 in)
- Capacity: 67.72 m3 (2,392 ft3)
- Typical max payload: 26,700 kg
- Also called: 40GP, 40DV, 40' dry van

Typical values; they vary by line and container.

## Pallets per 40GP (single stack)

| Pallet | Pallets |
|---|---|
| EUR / EPAL 1200x800 | 25 |
| ISO / UK 1200x1000 | 22 |
| US GMA 1219x1016 | 20 |
| Asia 1100x1100 | 20 |
| Australia 1165x1165 | 20 |

## Working

1. Inside: 12,032 × 2,352 × 2,393 mm
2. Volume: 12.032 × 2.352 × 2.393 = 67.72 m³
3. EUR pallets, floor: 10×1 + 15×1 = 25
4. Floor used by EUR pallets: 25 × 0.96 m² ÷ 28.3 m² = 85 %
5. 40 × 30 × 20 cm cartons: 230 per tier × 11 tiers = 2,530

## FAQ

**What are the inside dimensions of a 40GP container?**
Typically 12,032 mm long, 2,352 mm wide and 2,393 mm high (39 ft 5.7 in × 7 ft 8.6 in × 7 ft 10.2 in). Values vary slightly by line and box.

**How many CBM is a 40GP?**
About 67.7 m³ (2,392 ft³) of internal volume. Mixed cartons usually load to 80–90 % of that, about 54 to 61 m³.

**How many pallets fit in a 40GP?**
By floor geometry, single stack: 25 EUR pallets (1200 × 800 mm), 22 UK pallets (1200 × 1000 mm) or 20 US pallets (48 × 40 in).

**How much weight can a 40GP carry?**
A typical maximum payload is about 26,700 kg (58,863 lb). The binding figure is on the container's CSC plate, and road limits may be lower.

**How many 40 × 30 × 20 cm cartons fit in a 40GP?**
About 2,530 by space, using simple block loading (90 % of the volume). Check the weight: at 12 kg each the limit is 2,225 cartons.

Source page: https://cartonmath.com/container-sizes/40gp/
Updated: 2026-10-06
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