Container & truck internal dimensions and payloads
Internal (usable) dimensions and payloads for the standard equipment LoadingMCP packs into: 20ft, 40ft, 40HC and 45ft dry containers, reefers, EU/US trailers and ISO pallets. These are nominal industry figures; real internal dims and payloads vary by build and operator, so verify against the equipment spec before quoting a safety-critical load.
Standard shipping containers run from 20ft to 45ft. A 20ft (20GP) container has 33.1 m³ of usable space and a 28,230 kg payload; a 40ft high-cube (40HC) has 76.2 m³ and a 26,460 kg payload. Internal dimensions, door openings, payloads and single-tier pallet counts for every container, trailer, ULD and pallet are below.
Standard container internal dimensions
Internal (usable) dimensions, door openings and payloads for the standard dry 20ft, 40ft, 40HC and 45ft containers.
| Equipment | Internal L × W × H (mm) | Door W × H (mm) | Max payload | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP · 20' General Purpose | 5,895 × 2,350 × 2,392 mm | 2,340 × 2,280 mm | 28,230 kg | 33.1 m³ |
| 40GP · 40' General Purpose | 12,029 × 2,350 × 2,392 mm | 2,340 × 2,280 mm | 26,700 kg | 67.6 m³ |
| 40HC · 40' High Cube | 12,024 × 2,350 × 2,697 mm | 2,340 × 2,585 mm | 26,460 kg | 76.2 m³ |
| 45HC · 45' High Cube | 13,556 × 2,350 × 2,697 mm | 2,340 × 2,585 mm | 25,600 kg | 85.9 m³ |
Reefer container dimensions
Refrigerated (reefer) containers: the insulation and the reefer unit shrink the usable box, so internal dims are smaller than the dry equivalent.
| Equipment | Internal L × W × H (mm) | Door W × H (mm) | Max payload | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20RF · 20' Reefer | 5,444 × 2,290 × 2,265 mm | 2,280 × 2,230 mm | 27,400 kg | 28.2 m³ |
| 40RH · 40' Reefer High Cube | 11,577 × 2,290 × 2,500 mm | 2,280 × 2,465 mm | 25,500 kg | 66.3 m³ |
Flat-rack & open-top (out-of-gauge) dimensions
Flat-racks (no side walls or roof) and open-tops (removable roof) carry over-dimension and over-height cargo. Deck dimensions and payloads; cargo may overhang the deck and stand proud of the roof line.
| Equipment | Internal L × W × H (mm) | Door W × H (mm) | Max payload | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FR · 20' Flat Rack | 5,940 × 2,200 × 2,213 mm | — | 31,260 kg | 28.9 m³ |
| 40FR · 40' Flat Rack | 12,080 × 2,244 × 2,000 mm | — | 39,340 kg | 54.2 m³ |
| 20OT · 20' Open Top | 5,895 × 2,350 × 2,348 mm | 2,340 × 2,280 mm | 28,060 kg | 32.5 m³ |
| 40OT · 40' Open Top | 12,029 × 2,350 × 2,379 mm | 2,340 × 2,280 mm | 26,680 kg | 67.2 m³ |
Truck & trailer dimensions
EU tilt trailer and US dry van internal dimensions and payloads, with the axle groups the planner uses for the Bridge Formula check.
| Equipment | Internal L × W × H (mm) | Door W × H (mm) | Max payload | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUCK_EU_13_6 · EU Tilt Trailer 13.6 m | 13,620 × 2,480 × 2,700 mm | — | 24,000 kg | 91.2 m³ |
| TRUCK_53_DV · 53' Dry Van | 16,150 × 2,590 × 2,720 mm | 2,540 × 2,690 mm | 20,000 kg | 113.8 m³ |
Air-cargo ULD dimensions
IATA unit load devices: LD3/LD3-45/LD9 containers and PMC/PAG pallets. Dims are the conservative rectangular usable envelope; verify against the operating carrier’s ULD chart.
| Equipment | Internal L × W × H (mm) | Door W × H (mm) | Max payload | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKE · AKE (LD3) Container | 1,400 × 1,470 × 1,520 mm | 1,480 × 1,380 mm | 1,506 kg | 3.1 m³ |
| AKH · AKH (LD3-45) Container — A320/A321 | 2,410 × 1,410 × 1,090 mm | 1,320 × 1,050 mm | 1,039 kg | 3.7 m³ |
| AAP · AAP (LD9) Container | 3,040 × 2,130 × 1,520 mm | 3,000 × 1,470 mm | 4,354 kg | 9.8 m³ |
| PMC_LD · PMC (P6P) Pallet — lower deck (64 in) | 3,020 × 2,280 × 1,626 mm | — | 4,506 kg | 11.2 m³ |
| PMC_MD · PMC (P6P) Pallet — freighter main deck (96 in) | 3,020 × 2,280 × 2,438 mm | — | 6,684 kg | 16.8 m³ |
| PAG_LD · PAG (P1P / LD7) Pallet — lower deck (64 in) | 3,020 × 2,080 × 1,626 mm | — | 4,516 kg | 10.2 m³ |
Pallet footprints (ISO 6780)
The ISO 6780 pallet footprints, with a nominal loadable height and payload. Pallet payloads are nominal industry figures; verify against your own pallet spec.
| Equipment | Internal L × W × H (mm) | Door W × H (mm) | Max payload | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALLET_EUR · EUR/EPAL Pallet (loadable height) | 1,200 × 800 × 2,000 mm | — | 1,500 kg | — |
| PALLET_US · US/GMA Pallet (loadable height) | 1,219 × 1,016 × 2,000 mm | — | 1,360 kg | — |
| PALLET_1210 · ISO 1200×1000 Pallet (loadable height) | 1,200 × 1,000 × 2,000 mm | — | 1,500 kg | — |
| PALLET_1111 · ISO 1100×1100 Pallet — Asia (loadable height) | 1,100 × 1,100 × 2,000 mm | — | 1,000 kg | — |
| PALLET_1114 · ISO 1140×1140 Pallet (loadable height) | 1,140 × 1,140 × 2,000 mm | — | 1,200 kg | — |
| PALLET_4242 · ISO 1067×1067 Pallet — 42×42 in (loadable height) | 1,067 × 1,067 × 2,000 mm | — | 1,360 kg | — |