40ft High Cube Container pallet capacity

The most common ocean container for palletized dry goods, with an extra 30cm of internal height over a standard 40ft box.

Internal length12,032 mm
Internal width2,352 mm
Internal height2,698 mm
Max payload28,580 kg

Pallets per 40ft High Cube Container, by standard

Pallet standardFloor-loaded count
Quarter Pallet (600x400)100
Half Pallet (800x600)45
US Pallet 36x3626
US Pallet 42x4222
Euro Pallet (EUR/EPAL)20
ISO Pallet 1200 x 100020
Asian Standard Pallet (1100x1100)20
Australian Standard Pallet (1165x1165)20
US Standard Pallet (GMA 48x40)18
CHEP Block Pallet (48x40)18
US Pallet 48x489

Frequently asked questions

How many pallets fit in a 40ft High Cube Container?

It depends on the pallet size. A 40ft High Cube Container fits between 9 and 100 pallets floor-loaded depending on the standard used — see the table above for each size.

What is the maximum payload of a 40ft High Cube Container?

A 40ft High Cube Container has a maximum payload of around 28,580kg. Heavy, dense freight usually hits this weight limit before it runs out of floor space.