20ft high cube container dimensions
A 20ft high cube container measures about 5.90 m × 2.35 m × 2.69 m inside (19′ 4.5″ × 7′ 8.5″ × 8′ 10″), or 37.3 m³ (1,317 ft³). Outside it is 20 ft × 8 ft × 9 ft 6 in. It weighs about 2,300 kg (5,071 lb) empty and carries about 28,180 kg. It is 30 cm taller than a standard 20ft but much rarer in ocean freight.
20ft high cube specifications
| Metric | Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Inside length | 5.90 m | 19′ 4.5″ |
| Inside width | 2.35 m | 7′ 8.5″ |
| Inside height | 2.69 m | 8′ 10″ |
| Outside L × W × H | 6.06 × 2.44 × 2.90 m | 20′ × 8′ × 9′ 6″ |
| Door opening (W × H) | 2.34 m × 2.58 m | 7′ 8″ × 8′ 5.5″ |
| Internal volume | 37.3 m³ | 1,317 ft³ |
| Tare weight | 2,300 kg | 5,071 lb |
| Max payload | 28,180 kg | 62,126 lb |
| Max gross weight | 30,480 kg | 67,200 lb |
| ISO size-type code | 25G1 | |
20ft high cube vs 20ft standard
| 20ft standard | 20ft high cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Inside height | 2.39 m | 2.69 m |
| Volume | 33.1 m³ | 37.3 m³ |
| Cartons 60 × 40 × 40 cm | 262 | 316 |
| Cartons 50 × 40 × 30 cm | 472 | 563 |
| Euro pallets, single layer | 11 | 11 |
| Tare | 2,200 kg | 2,300 kg |
Carton counts are full 3D loading plans from our engine. The floor is the same, so pallet counts don't change unless you double-stack: pallets up to about 129 cm high fit two-high through the door.
Is a 20ft high cube worth it?
For storage, workshops and conversions, often yes: the extra foot of headroom makes a big difference, and many container sellers stock one-trip 20ft high cubes. For ocean freight, few carriers offer them, and heavy cargo hits the weight limit before the extra height matters. Most shippers who need more volume than a 20ft standard book a 40ft high cube instead. See high cube containers for all sizes.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inside dimensions of a 20ft high cube container?
About 590 × 235 × 269 cm (19′ 4.5″ × 7′ 8.5″ × 8′ 10″).
How tall is a 20ft high cube container?
9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) outside and about 2.69 m inside.
How many CBM is a 20ft high cube?
About 37.3 m³.
How much does a 20ft high cube weigh?
About 2,300 kg (5,071 lb) empty.