45ft High Cube container
Inside 13,556 × 2,352 × 2,698 mm, about 86.0 m³. Holds 27 EUR pallets or 24 US pallets on the floor and up to 27,450 kg (60,517 lb) of cargo.
Plan a load in this containerDimensions
| Inside length | 13,556 mm | 44′ 6″ |
|---|---|---|
| Inside width | 2,352 mm | 7′ 9″ |
| Inside height | 2,698 mm | 8′ 10″ |
| Door opening | 2,340 × 2,585 mm | 7′ 8″ × 8′ 6″ |
| Volume | 86.0 m³ | 3,038 ft³ |
| Max cargo (payload) | 27,450 kg (60,517 lb) | |
| Empty weight (tare) | 5,050 kg (11,133 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 | 775 | 86% |
| 400 × 300 × 300 mm | 2,180 | 91% |
| 24 × 18 × 18 in | 620 | 92% |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | 1,848 | 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 45ft High Cube container?
27 EUR pallets (1200 × 800 mm) or 24 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 45ft High Cube container?
About 13,556 × 2,352 × 2,698 mm (44′ 6″ × 7′ 9″ × 8′ 10″) long, wide and high inside, about 86.0 m³ (3,038 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.