The sizes and carrying capacity of sea containers

20-foot standard (sea) container

Dimensions of container:LengthWidthHeight
External6096 mm2370 mm2591 mm
Internal5935 mm2335 mm2383 mm
Doors2335 mm2292 mm

 

Maximum Gross Weight24000 kg
Container weight2080 kg
Maximum load21920 kg
Cargo capacity (volume)33,9 cubic meter

40′ standard (sea) container

Dimensions of container:LengthWidthHeight
External12192 mm2438 mm2591 mm
Internal12022 mm2352 mm2395 mm
Doors2343 mm2280 mm
Maximum Gross Weight30480 kg
Container weight3900 kg
Maximum load26580 kg
Cargo capacity (volume)67,7 cubic meter

40-foot (maritime) container increased capacity

Dimensions of container:LengthWidthHeight
External12192 mm2438 mm2895 mm
Internal12022 mm2352 mm2700 mm
Doors2340 mm2585 mm

 

Maximum Gross Weight30480 kg
Container weight4150 kg
Maximum load26330 kg
Cargo capacity (volume)76,4 cubic meter

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