40ft Standard container
Inside 12,029 × 2,350 × 2,392 mm, about 67.6 m³. Holds 25 EUR pallets or 20 US pallets on the floor and up to 26,700 kg (58,863 lb) of cargo.
Plan a load in this containerDimensions
| Inside length | 12,029 mm | 39′ 6″ |
|---|---|---|
| Inside width | 2,350 mm | 7′ 9″ |
| Inside height | 2,392 mm | 7′ 10″ |
| Door opening | 2,340 × 2,274 mm | 7′ 8″ × 7′ 6″ |
| Volume | 67.6 m³ | 2,388 ft³ |
| Max cargo (payload) | 26,700 kg (58,863 lb) | |
| Empty weight (tare) | 3,780 kg (8,333 lb) | |
| Max gross weight | 30,480 kg (67,197 lb) | |
Typical; varies by line and series. Newer boxes are often rated 32,500 kg gross (about 28,800 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 | 590 | 84% |
| 400 × 300 × 300 mm | 1,710 | 91% |
| 24 × 18 × 18 in | 487 | 92% |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | 1,443 | 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 40ft Standard container?
25 EUR pallets (1200 × 800 mm) or 20 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 40ft Standard container?
About 12,029 × 2,350 × 2,392 mm (39′ 6″ × 7′ 9″ × 7′ 10″) long, wide and high inside, about 67.6 m³ (2,388 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.