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Shipping Container Dimensions Chart

Compare named dry-container internal dimensions, door apertures and example payloads. Use an equipment example in the existing container-loading tools.

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20 ft standard · Hapag-Lloyd

Internal length
5,900 mm
Internal width
2,352 mm
Internal height
2,395 mm
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Door width
2,340 mm
Door height
2,292 mm
Example max payload
28,130 kg
Geometric internal volume
33.235 m³

v1.2.0 · verified 2026-10-06

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Shipping Container Dimensions Chart, metric display
Fleet exampleInternal lengthInternal widthInternal heightActions
20 ft standard · Hapag-Lloyd5,900 mm2,352 mm2,395 mm
40 ft high cube · Hapag-Lloyd12,032 mm2,350 mm2,700 mm
40 ft standard · Hapag-Lloyd12,032 mm2,352 mm2,395 mm

20 ft standard · Hapag-Lloyd

Internal length
5,900 mm
Internal width
2,352 mm
Internal height
2,395 mm
More dimensions
Door width
2,340 mm
Door height
2,292 mm
Example max payload
28,130 kg
Geometric internal volume
33.235 m³

40 ft high cube · Hapag-Lloyd

Internal length
12,032 mm
Internal width
2,350 mm
Internal height
2,700 mm
More dimensions
Door width
2,340 mm
Door height
2,597 mm
Example max payload
28,600 kg
Geometric internal volume
76.343 m³

40 ft standard · Hapag-Lloyd

Internal length
12,032 mm
Internal width
2,352 mm
Internal height
2,395 mm
More dimensions
Door width
2,340 mm
Door height
2,292 mm
Example max payload
28,750 kg
Geometric internal volume
67.777 m³

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Use the named equipment tables, keeping internal and door dimensions distinct. Derive geometric volume=L×W×H; transfer dimensions and example payload only after review.

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    Worked example

    The 20 ft example has 5900×2352×2395 mm internal space and 2340×2292 mm door opening. Door clearance can reject a load that appears to fit the interior.

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    20 ft standard container fleet example

    Given

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    20 ft standard · Hapag-Lloyd
    Calculation / lookup method

    Use the named equipment tables, keeping internal and door dimensions distinct. Derive geometric volume=L×W×H; transfer dimensions and example payload only after review.

    Result

    Internal length
    5,900 mm
    Internal width
    2,352 mm
    Internal height
    2,395 mm
    Door width
    2,340 mm
    Door height
    2,292 mm
    Example max payload
    28,130 kg

    These are documented Hapag-Lloyd fleet example facts, not dimensions guaranteed for every 20 ft container. Confirm the actual equipment and plate.

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    40 ft standard container fleet example

    Given

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    40 ft standard · Hapag-Lloyd
    Calculation / lookup method

    Use the named equipment tables, keeping internal and door dimensions distinct. Derive geometric volume=L×W×H; transfer dimensions and example payload only after review.

    Result

    Internal length
    12,032 mm
    Internal width
    2,352 mm
    Internal height
    2,395 mm
    Door width
    2,340 mm
    Door height
    2,292 mm
    Example max payload
    28,750 kg

    Internal geometry and door opening differ. A pack that fits inside can still fail to pass through the door or exceed payload.

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    40HC internal height and door opening

    Given

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    40 ft high cube · Hapag-Lloyd
    Calculation / lookup method

    Use the named equipment tables, keeping internal and door dimensions distinct. Derive geometric volume=L×W×H; transfer dimensions and example payload only after review.

    Result

    Internal length
    12,032 mm
    Internal width
    2,350 mm
    Internal height
    2,700 mm
    Door width
    2,340 mm
    Door height
    2,597 mm
    Example max payload
    28,600 kg

    This bounded high-cube example provides more height, but usable packing space still depends on pallets, access and clearance.

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    Fleet examples vary by manufacturer. Confirm allocated internal dimensions, door clearance, payload and packing/load-stability constraints before booking. Geometric volume is not operational usable capacity.

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    Three Hapag-Lloyd standard dry-container examples, not every allocated container. 40HC table width 2350 mm is retained; its diagram uses a different rounded width.

    Values are curated product facts or generated scenarios. Paid standards, complete catalogs and source diagrams are not reproduced. A verification date applies to this documented subset.

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    Type C · Hapag-Lloyd · Named fleet example checked 2026-10-06

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    Hapag-Lloyd 40-standard example specification ↗

    Type C · Hapag-Lloyd · Named fleet example checked 2026-10-06

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    Hapag-Lloyd 40-standard-high-cube example specification ↗

    Type C · Hapag-Lloyd · Named fleet example checked 2026-10-06

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    2026-10-06
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