20ft Reefer container
Inside 5,446 × 2,280 × 2,155 mm, about 26.8 m³. Holds 10 EUR pallets or 9 US pallets on the floor and up to 27,470 kg (60,561 lb) of cargo.
Plan a load in this containerDimensions
| Inside length | 5,446 mm | 17′ 10″ |
|---|---|---|
| Inside width | 2,280 mm | 7′ 6″ |
| Inside height | 2,155 mm | 7′ 1″ |
| Door opening | 2,290 × 2,212 mm | 7′ 6″ × 7′ 3″ |
| Volume | 26.8 m³ | 945 ft³ |
| Max cargo (payload) | 27,470 kg (60,561 lb) | |
| Empty weight (tare) | 3,010 kg (6,636 lb) | |
| Max gross weight | 30,480 kg (67,197 lb) | |
Height is to the red load line, the most you can load and still keep air flowing; the ceiling is about 100 mm higher. 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 1.07 m (3′ 6″) 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 | 245 | 88% |
| 400 × 300 × 300 mm | 692 | 93% |
| 24 × 18 × 18 in | 166 | 79% |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | 571 | 91% |
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 Reefer container?
10 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 1.07 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 Reefer container?
About 5,446 × 2,280 × 2,155 mm (17′ 10″ × 7′ 6″ × 7′ 1″) long, wide and high inside, about 26.8 m³ (945 ft³). Exact figures vary slightly by manufacturer.
Other containers
Figures checked 2026-09-27 against: maersk.com, hapag-lloyd.com, cmacgm-group.com. Real containers vary; check the plate on the door.