40ft High Cube Reefer container
Inside 11,578 × 2,275 × 2,394 mm, about 63.1 m³. Holds 23 EUR pallets or 20 US pallets on the floor and up to 29,260 kg (64,507 lb) of cargo.
Plan a load in this containerDimensions
| Inside length | 11,578 mm | 38′ 0″ |
|---|---|---|
| Inside width | 2,275 mm | 7′ 6″ |
| Inside height | 2,394 mm | 7′ 10″ |
| Door opening | 2,276 × 2,471 mm | 7′ 6″ × 8′ 1″ |
| Volume | 63.1 m³ | 2,227 ft³ |
| Max cargo (payload) | 29,260 kg (64,507 lb) | |
| Empty weight (tare) | 4,740 kg (10,450 lb) | |
| Max gross weight | 34,000 kg (74,957 lb) | |
Height is to the red load line, the most you can load and still keep air flowing; the ceiling is 100 to 160 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 1.19 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 | 556 | 85% |
| 400 × 300 × 300 mm | 1,584 | 90% |
| 24 × 18 × 18 in | 437 | 88% |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | 1,309 | 88% |
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 Reefer container?
23 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 High Cube Reefer container?
About 11,578 × 2,275 × 2,394 mm (38′ 0″ × 7′ 6″ × 7′ 10″) long, wide and high inside, about 63.1 m³ (2,227 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.