40ft High Cube container
Inside 12,032 × 2,342 × 2,697 mm, about 76.0 m³. Holds 25 EUR pallets or 20 US pallets on the floor and up to 28,200 kg (62,170 lb) of cargo.
Plan a load in this containerDimensions
| Inside length | 12,032 mm | 39′ 6″ |
|---|---|---|
| Inside width | 2,342 mm | 7′ 8″ |
| Inside height | 2,697 mm | 8′ 10″ |
| Door opening | 2,340 × 2,577 mm | 7′ 8″ × 8′ 5″ |
| Volume | 76.0 m³ | 2,684 ft³ |
| Max cargo (payload) | 28,200 kg (62,170 lb) | |
| Empty weight (tare) | 4,300 kg (9,480 lb) | |
| Max gross weight | 32,500 kg (71,650 lb) | |
Typical; varies by line and series.
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 1.34 m (4′ 5″) 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 | 700 | 88% |
| 400 × 300 × 300 mm | 1,940 | 92% |
| 24 × 18 × 18 in | 551 | 92% |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | 1,638 | 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 40ft High Cube 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 1.34 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 High Cube container?
About 12,032 × 2,342 × 2,697 mm (39′ 6″ × 7′ 8″ × 8′ 10″) long, wide and high inside, about 76.0 m³ (2,684 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.