Inside 12.032 × 2.352 × 2.698 m, 76.4 m³ nominal, door 2.34 × 2.59 m.
How many cartons fit
“Stacked” is a uniform grid in the best orientation. “At 85%” is the volume rule of thumb. Real loads land between the two depending on pallets, crush limits and mixed sizes.
Carton
CBM each
Stacked
At 85%
30 × 20 × 20 cm
0.012
5,720
5,408
40 × 30 × 30 cm
0.036
1,680
1,802
50 × 40 × 30 cm
0.06
1,050
1,081
60 × 40 × 40 cm
0.096
600
676
60 × 50 × 50 cm
0.15
400
432
70 × 50 × 50 cm
0.175
360
370
80 × 60 × 50 cm
0.24
240
270
18 × 14 × 12 in
0.0496
1,365
1,309
24 × 18 × 16 in
0.1133
580
572
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20ft box
Sea freight · 85% packing
100 cartons · 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Best fit: Fits in one 20ft
Total volume
6m³
211.9 cu ft
20ft28.2 of 33.2 m³ usable
21% full· 4% of 28,200 kg payload
Stacked, up to 392 of these cartons fit.
40ft57.6 of 67.7 m³ usable
10% full· 4% of 26,600 kg payload
Stacked, up to 840 of these cartons fit.
40ft HC64.9 of 76.4 m³ usable
9% full· 4% of 26,500 kg payload
Stacked, up to 1,050 of these cartons fit.
Payloads are typical; your booking and road limits can be lower.
About 76.4 m³ inside (12.032 × 2.352 × 2.698 m). Plan on roughly 64.9 m³ of loose cartons at 85% packing efficiency.
What is the maximum weight in a 40ft HC container?
A typical payload limit is around 26,500 kg, but it varies by container and carrier, and road weight limits at origin or destination are often lower. Check your booking.