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20ft reefer container: loading capacity

Specs, CBM and a carton fit checker. Part of freightcalcs.com.

Capacity
28.3 CBM
Max payload
27,400 kg
Tare weight
3,080 kg
50×40×30 cm cartons
406

The 20ft reefer is a refrigerated container; insulation makes its interior noticeably smaller than a dry 20ft.

Fits roughly 8–9 GMA or 10 Euro pallets; keep airflow clearance below the red load line.

Interior dimensions

Length × width × heightIn inchesRated capacity
5.44 × 2.29 × 2.27 m214 × 90 × 89.5 in28.3 CBM

Dimensions vary slightly by manufacturer and build year — check the CSC plate on the container for exact figures. Practical loading efficiency is typically 80–90% of rated CBM.

How many of your cartons fit?

Cartons
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Floor-packed and stacked to the ceiling, upright cartons, no weight cap. For weight limits and a 3D load plan use the full container loading calculator; for volume-based quotes the CBM calculator.

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