The information below represents average container sizes and limitations for steam-ship line equipment. There could be variances in the dimensions between some containers and the numbers below. Additionally, these numbers represent the containers’ limitations; in many cases state laws further limit the weight capacity of these containers for over-the-road transport.
20’ Container
Inside Length: 19’ 4.25”
Inside Width: 92.5”
Inside Height: 94”
Weight Restrictions: 38,000 lbs
Pallets: 9–10
40’ Container
Inside Length: 39’ 5.69”
Inside Width: 92.5”
Inside Height: 94”
Weight Restrictions: 43,500 lbs
Pallets: 20
40’ High Cube Container
Inside Length: 39’ 5.69’
Inside Width: 92.5”
Inside Height: 104”
Weight Restrictions: 43,500
Pallets: 20
45’ Container High Cube Container
Inside Length 44’ 5.59”
Inside Width: 92.59”
Inside Height: 106”
Weight Restrictions: 43,500
Pallets: 22
53’ High Cube Container
Inside Length: 52’ 6.5”
Inside Width: 98.5”
Inside Height: 109.5”
Weight Restrictions: 43,500
Pallets: 26-30
