High Cube Dry Container
What is a high cube dry container?
When compared to dry containers, high cube dry containers give you an extra foot (12 inches, or 30cm) of height. High cube dry containers are appropriate for cargo that is light, voluminous, or substantial. These extra-large containers are available in steel and aluminum in sizes of 40′ and 45′.
Size and capacity of a high cube dry container
Below dimensions reflect the majority of containers available. The specific dimensions and capacities can vary and depends on different parameters such as the age of the container and the container manufacturer.
40′ high cube dry container
Tare weight
3,940 kg
8,687.7 lbs
Payload capacity
28,560 kg
62,987.7 lbs
Cubic capacity
76.4 m3
2,696.9 cu ft
Internal length
12.03 m
39.5 ft
Internal width
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internal height
2.70 m
8.9 ft
Door opening width
2.34 m
7.7 ft
Door opening height
2.58 m
8.5 ft
45′ high cube dry container
Tare weight
4,820 kg
10,628.1 lbs
Payload capacity
27,860 kg
61,431.3 lbs
Cubic capacity
86 m3
3,035.8 cu ft
Internal length
13.56 m
44.5 ft
Internal width
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internal height
2.70 m
8.9 ft
Door opening width
2.34 m
7.7 ft
Door opening height
2.58 m
8.5 ft
