40ft High Cube Container
A foot more height, about 13% more cubic capacity.
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The 40ft high cube gains roughly a foot (0.3 m) of internal height over a standard 40ft, which works out to about 13% more volume. It is the usual pick for light, bulky freight and for tall items that will not fit a standard box.
- Voluminous cargo
- Tall items
- Textiles & apparel
- Light manufactures
- Capacity
- 76.4 m³
- Max payload
- 28,560 kg
- Tare weight
- 3,940 kg
- Max gross
- 32,500 kg
Dimensions
| Measurement | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 12.19 m 40' 0" | 2.44 m 8' 0" | 2.90 m 9' 6" |
| Internal | 12.03 m 39' 6" | 2.35 m 7' 9" | 2.70 m 8' 10" |
| Door opening | — | 2.34 m 7' 8" | 2.59 m 8' 6" |
Capacity and weight
- Cubic capacity
- 76.4 m³ 2698 ft³
- Tare (empty) weight
- 3,940 kg 8,686 lb
- Maximum payload
- 28,560 kg 62,964 lb
- Maximum gross weight
- 32,500 kg 71,650 lb
Figures follow the commonly published ISO standards, given in metric with imperial equivalents for reference. Exact dimensions differ marginally between manufacturers and production series.
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Externally a 40ft High Cube Container measures 12.19 × 2.44 × 2.90 m (40' 0" × 8' 0" × 9' 6"); the interior offers 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.70 m of usable space and the rear door opening is 2.34 m wide by 2.59 m high.
Cubic capacity is around 76.4 m³. Tare (empty) weight is 3,940 kg, maximum payload 28,560 kg and maximum gross weight 32,500 kg.
The 40ft high cube gains roughly a foot (0.3 m) of internal height over a standard 40ft, which works out to about 13% more volume. It is the usual pick for light, bulky freight and for tall items that will not fit a standard box. Typical loads are voluminous cargo, tall items, textiles & apparel and light manufactures.
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