Any two boxes, one scale
Container Comparison
Pick any two containers from the fleet — sizes or special types — and see their specifications side by side, with both silhouettes drawn to a single scale so the difference is visible, not just numeric.
| 20 ft container | 40 ft high cube container | |
|---|---|---|
| External length | 6.058 m | 12.192 m |
| External width | 2.438 m | 2.438 m |
| External height | 2.591 m | 2.896 m |
| Internal length | 5.898 m | 12.032 m |
| Internal width | 2.352 m | 2.352 m |
| Internal height | 2.393 m | 2.698 m |
| Tare weight | 2,230 kg | 3,900 kg |
| Max gross | 30,480 kg | 32,500 kg |
| Payload | 28,250 kg | 28,600 kg |
| Volume | 33.2 m³ | 76.4 m³ |
| EUR pallets | 11 | 25 |
| TEU | 1 | 2 |
Popular comparisons
The classics, with full write-ups: 20 ft vs 40 ft (weight carrier vs volume carrier) and high cube vs standard (the extra foot of height). For every size at once, see the master chart.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 40 ft container double a 20 ft?
In volume, yes — 67.7 vs 33.2 m³, since only the length doubles. In payload, no: both share ~30,480 kg max gross, and the heavier 40 ft box actually carries slightly less cargo weight (26,740 vs 28,250 kg).
What is the difference between 40 ft standard and high cube?
One foot of height: 2.591 m vs 2.896 m external. That adds 8.7 m³ of capacity (67.7 → 76.4 m³) on an identical footprint — which is why the high cube dominates new 40 ft production.