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Ocean Container Dimensions
The following dimensions are approximate dimensions of a typical ocean container.  Sizes and dimensions may
vary depending on Steamship Line.  For exact figures, please contact the Steamship Line directly.  Maximum
cargo weights listed are for the container capacity, and do not necessary reflect the maximum legal highway
weight.  Therefore, the weights listed below are not legal over the road weights.  To learn more about legal road
weights in California, please view our weight limits page: www.ctptransport.com/CTP_Weight
20' Dry Containers
Inside Length
Inside Width
Inside Height
Door Width
Door Height
Capacity
Tare Weight
Max. Cargo Weight
19'4"               5.89m  
7'8"                 2.33m
7'10"               2.38m
7'8"                 2.33m
7'6"                 2.28m
1,172cu/ft       33.18 cu/m
4,916 lb.        2,229kg
47,999 lb.      21,727 kg
40' Standard
40' High Cube
Inside Length
Inside Width
Inside Height
Door Width
Door Height
Capacity
Tare Weight
Max. Cargo Weight
39'5"               12.0m
7'8"                  2.33m
7'10"                2.38m
7'8"                  2.33m
7'6"                  2.28m
2,390 cu/ft      67.67 cu/m
8,160 lb          3,701 kg
59,040 lb        26,780 kg
39'5"                 12.0m
7'8"                    2.33m
8'10"                  2.69m
7'8"                    2.33m
8'5"                    2.56m
2,694 cu/ft        76.28 cu/m
8,750 lb            3,968 kg
58,450 lb          26,512 kg
Refrigerated Containers
20' Reefer
40' Reefer
Inside Length
Inside Width
Inside Height
Door Width
Door Height
Capacity
Tare Weight
Max. Cargo Weight
17'8"                5.38m
7'5"                  2.26m
7'5"                  2.26m
7'5"                  2.26m
7'3"                  2.20m
1,000 cu/ft      28.31
cu/m7,040 lb          3,193
kg
45,760 lb        20,756 kg
37'8"               11.48m
7'5"                  2.26m
7'2"                  2.18m
7'5"                  2.26m
7'0"                  2.13m
2,040 cu/ft      57.76 cu/m
10,780 lb        4,889 kg
56,276 lb        25,526 kg
Open-Top Containers
20' Open-Top
40' Open-Top
Inside Length
Inside Width
Inside Height
Door Width
Door Height
Capacity
Tare Weight
Max. Cargo Weight
19'4"               5.89m  
7'7"                 2.31m
7'8"                 2.33m
7'6"                 2.28m
7'2"                 2.18m
1,136cu/ft      32.16 cu/m
5,280 lb.        2,394kg
47,620 lb.      21,600 kg
39'5"               12.01m
7'8"                  2.33m
7'8"                  2.33m
7'8"                  2.33m
7'5"                  2.26m
2,350 cu/ft      66.54 cu/m
8,490 lb          3,850 kg
58,710 lb        26,630 kg
40' Dry Containers
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