40ft High Cube Container CBM Capacity
Check whether your cargo fits a 40ft high cube (40HC/40HQ) container: internal dimensions, real-world loadable CBM, and how many containers your shipment needs.
| Internal dimensions (L × W × H) | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.7 m |
| Theoretical capacity | 76.4 CBM |
| Realistic loadable volume | ~65 CBM |
| Door opening (W × H) | 2.34 × 2.58 m |
| Max payload | 26,580 kg |
Based on ~65 CBM of realistic loadable volume, not the theoretical 76.4 CBM. For a carton-level stacking plan, use the 3D load planner below.
Other container sizes
How many CBM fits in a 40ft high cube container?
The internal volume is about 76.4 CBM; realistic loading usually reaches 62–68 CBM depending on carton sizes and stacking.
How is a 40HC different from a standard 40ft?
It is 30 cm (1 ft) taller: about 2.70 m internal height versus 2.39 m. Length and width are the same, adding roughly 8.7 CBM of capacity.
Does a 40HC cost much more than a 40GP?
On most trade lanes the difference is small (often $50–150), which makes the 40HC the standard choice for volume-driven cargo like furniture, toys, and e-commerce goods.
What is the payload of a 40HC?
Around 26,580 kg — slightly less than a standard 40ft because the taller steel box weighs more. Volume, not weight, is nearly always the limit in a 40HC.
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