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45ft high cube container dimensions
Short answer
A 45ft high cube container measures about 13.56 m long, 2.35 m wide and 2.69 m high inside (44′ 6″ × 7′ 8.5″ × 8′ 10″). That is 85.7 m³ (3,027 ft³). It carries up to about 27,700 kg (61,068 lb) of cargo. It is the longest common ISO container, about 1.5 m longer inside than a 40ft high cube.
45ft high cube container specifications
| Metric | Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Inside length | 13.56 m | 44′ 6″ |
| Inside width | 2.35 m | 7′ 8.5″ |
| Inside height | 2.69 m | 8′ 10″ |
| Outside length × width × height | 13.72 m × 2.44 m × 2.90 m | 45′ 0″ × 8′ 0″ × 9′ 6″ |
| Door opening (W × H) | 2.34 m × 2.58 m | 7′ 8″ × 8′ 5.5″ |
| Internal volume | 85.7 m³ | 3,027 ft³ |
| Max payload | 27,700 kg | 61,068 lb |
| Tare weight | 4,800 kg | 10,582 lb |
| Max gross weight | 32,500 kg | 71,650 lb |
What fits in a 45ft high cube container
- Euro pallets (120 × 80 cm), one layer: 27
- US pallets (48 × 40 in), one layer: 24
- Cartons 60 × 40 × 40 cm: about 734
- Cartons 50 × 40 × 30 cm: about 1,293
- Usable carton volume: roughly 65–74 m³
Counts are full 3D loading plans calculated with our load calculator, using the inside dimensions above. Pallet counts are single layer; see the pallet guides for double stacking.
Things to know about 45ft containers
- Availability is more limited than 20ft and 40ft containers, and depends on the carrier and port.
- Road rules for 45ft units differ by country and region. Check before you book.
- Some 45ft containers are “pallet-wide” (about 2.44 m inside width) for two Euro pallets side by side lengthwise. The figures here are for a standard-width 45ft.
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Open in the load calculator →Frequently asked questions
What are the inside dimensions of a 45ft high cube container?
About 1356 × 235 × 269 cm (44′ 6″ × 7′ 8.5″ × 8′ 10″).
What are the outside dimensions of a 45ft high cube container?
13.72 m × 2.44 m × 2.90 m (45′ 0″ × 8′ 0″ × 9′ 6″), set by the ISO 668 standard.
How many CBM is a 45ft high cube container?
About 85.7 m³ of internal volume.
How many pallets fit in a 45ft container?
27 Euro or 24 US pallets in one layer, based on a standard-width 45ft high cube.
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Container sizesShipping container door dimensionsStandard container doors open about 2.34 m wide and 2.28 m high; high cube doors about 2.58 m high.
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