Measure the packed cargo
Include pallets, packaging and projections
Container specifications
20 ft Standard
A compact dry-container reference for planning general cargo
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Schematic illustration / not to scale
20 ft Standard example
33.2 m³Published capacity
2.395 mInternal height
28,130 kgExample maximum payload
Technical specifications
Hapag-Lloyd fleet example
Internal dimensions
- Length
- 5.900 m
- Width
- 2.352 m
- Height
- 2.395 m
Weight ratings
- Maximum gross weight
- 30,480 kg
- Tare weight
- 2,350 kg
- Maximum payload
- 28,130 kg
Door opening
- Width
- 2.340 m
- Height
- 2.292 m
Capacity
- Published internal volume
- 33.2 m³
Imperial values are approximate conversions of the published metric figures
Before you book
Plan around your cargo
Start with the packed dimensions and total weight. A volume estimate alone does not establish whether every package can pass through the doors or be secured inside
Check loading access
Allow for the opening, handling and securing method
Confirm the total weight
Include packaging and the cargo-securing materials
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