IMEX 1983 Global Sourcing

Unit Converter & Container Specs

kg/lb, cm/in, CBM/cu ft and internal dimensions and payload of the main container types.

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Weight
Length
Metres and feet
Volume

1 kg = 2.2046 lb · 1 in = 2.54 cm · 1 CBM = 35.315 cu ft

Container specifications

TypeInternal L × W × H (m)Door W × H (m)CBMMax payload (kg)
20GP20' Dry (GP)5.898 × 2.352 × 2.3932.340 × 2.28033.228,200
40GP40' Dry (GP)12.032 × 2.352 × 2.3932.340 × 2.28067.726,700
40HQ40' High Cube12.032 × 2.352 × 2.6982.340 × 2.58576.326,500
45HQ45' High Cube13.556 × 2.352 × 2.6982.340 × 2.58586.027,700
20RF20' Reefer5.444 × 2.294 × 2.2762.290 × 2.26428.427,400
40RF40' Reefer High Cube11.583 × 2.294 × 2.5572.290 × 2.56967.929,000

Typical values. Exact dimensions, tare and payload vary by carrier and manufacturer and can be limited by road weight rules at origin or destination. Practical loading: about 28 CBM (20GP), 58 CBM (40GP) and 68 CBM (40HQ).

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