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Container volume calculator

Inside sizes, volume, door size and payload for shipping containers, and how many containers your cargo needs.

20 ft standard container
33.2CBM inside
Your cargo needs 2 containers
Inside size590 × 235 × 239 cmDoor opening234 × 228 cmPayload28,200 kgEmpty weight (tare)2,300 kgCargo fills136% of one
ContainerInside (L × W × H)VolumePayload
20 ft standard590 × 235 × 239 cm33.2 m³28,200 kg
40 ft standard1,203 × 235 × 239 cm67.7 m³26,700 kg
40 ft high cube1,203 × 235 × 270 cm76.4 m³26,500 kg
45 ft high cube1,356 × 235 × 270 cm86 m³25,600 kg

How it works

Volume = inside length × width × height. Sizes are typical for steel dry containers and vary by a few centimetres between makers. Cartons rarely fill every corner, so plan on 80 to 90% of the volume.

Frequently asked questions

What is the volume of a 20 ft container?

About 33 CBM inside (5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m).

What is the volume of a 40 ft high cube?

About 76 CBM inside (12.03 × 2.35 × 2.70 m).

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