freightcalcs40ft high cube container: loading capacity
Specs, CBM and a carton fit checker. Part of freightcalcs.com.
Specs, CBM and a carton fit checker. Part of freightcalcs.com.
The 40ft high cube adds about 30 cm of height over a standard 40ft — same floor, ~9 extra cubic meters for light, voluminous cargo.
Floor matches the standard 40ft: 20–21 GMA or ~25 Euro pallets — see pallets in a 40HC.
| Length × width × height | In inches | Rated capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m | 474.5 × 92.5 × 105 in | 76.4 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.
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.
A 40ft high cube has a rated capacity of about 76.4 CBM (cubic meters) — the same floor as a standard 40ft but ~30 cm taller, from interior dimensions of 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m.
Plan for about 61–69 CBM in practice — roughly 80–90% of the 76.4 CBM rating. It carries the same 20–21 pallets as a standard 40ft but takes more volume in double-stacked or tall cargo. Total your cargo with the CBM calculator.
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