20ft Standard container
Inside 5,896 × 2,350 × 2,393 mm, about 33.2 m³. Holds 11 EUR pallets or 9 US pallets on the floor and up to 28,180 kg (62,126 lb) of cargo.
Plan a load in this containerDimensions
| Inside length | 5,896 mm | 19′ 4″ |
|---|---|---|
| Inside width | 2,350 mm | 7′ 9″ |
| Inside height | 2,393 mm | 7′ 10″ |
| Door opening | 2,340 × 2,274 mm | 7′ 8″ × 7′ 6″ |
| Volume | 33.2 m³ | 1,171 ft³ |
| Max cargo (payload) | 28,180 kg (62,126 lb) | |
| Empty weight (tare) | 2,300 kg (5,071 lb) | |
| Max gross weight | 30,480 kg (67,197 lb) | |
Typical; varies by line and series. Many newer boxes are rated 32,500 kg gross (about 30,000 kg payload); check the CSC plate on the door.
How many pallets fit
Single layer, with the best mix of lengthwise and crosswise pallets. Two layers fit when each loaded pallet is at most 1.19 m (3′ 11″) tall and the goods can take the weight. The door end is marked on the right.
How many cartons fit
| Carton | Fits | Volume used |
|---|---|---|
| 600 × 400 × 400 mm | 280 | 81% |
| 400 × 300 × 300 mm | 818 | 89% |
| 24 × 18 × 18 in | 237 | 91% |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | 703 | 90% |
Cartons may lie on any side, stacked to the ceiling, weight not counted. Your own sizes, weights and rules: open the planner.
Questions
How many pallets fit in a 20ft Standard container?
11 EUR pallets (1200 × 800 mm) or 9 US pallets (48 × 40 in) fit on the floor in a single layer, using the best mix of orientations. If each loaded pallet is at most 1.19 m tall, and the goods allow it, pallets can go two high. Count the payload too: a full floor of heavy pallets can exceed it.
What are the inside dimensions of a 20ft Standard container?
About 5,896 × 2,350 × 2,393 mm (19′ 4″ × 7′ 9″ × 7′ 10″) long, wide and high inside, about 33.2 m³ (1,171 ft³). Exact figures vary slightly by manufacturer.
Other containers
Figures checked 2026-09-27 against: maersk.com, hapag-lloyd.com. Real containers vary; check the plate on the door.