20ft Open Top container
Inside 5,895 × 2,350 × 2,340 mm, about 32.4 m³. Holds 11 EUR pallets or 9 US pallets on the floor and up to 28,310 kg (62,413 lb) of cargo.
Plan a load in this containerDimensions
| Inside length | 5,895 mm | 19′ 4″ |
|---|---|---|
| Inside width | 2,350 mm | 7′ 9″ |
| Inside height | 2,340 mm | 7′ 8″ |
| Door opening | 2,338 × 2,280 mm | 7′ 8″ × 7′ 6″ |
| Roof opening | 5,338 × 2,230 mm | 17′ 6″ × 7′ 4″ |
| Volume | 32.4 m³ | 1,145 ft³ |
| Max cargo (payload) | 28,310 kg (62,413 lb) | |
| Empty weight (tare) | 2,170 kg (4,784 lb) | |
| Max gross weight | 30,480 kg (67,197 lb) | |
Loads from the top by crane through the roof opening, or through the doors; the roof bows and tarpaulin come off and the door header swings out. Height is at the side walls. Typical; varies by line.
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 1.17 m (3′ 10″) 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 | 83% |
| 400 × 300 × 300 mm | 818 | 91% |
| 24 × 18 × 18 in | 237 | 93% |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | 703 | 92% |
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 Open Top 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 1.17 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 Open Top container?
About 5,895 × 2,350 × 2,340 mm (19′ 4″ × 7′ 9″ × 7′ 8″) long, wide and high inside, about 32.4 m³ (1,145 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.