10ft container: dimensions and capacity
Inside size, door opening, volume and payload, and how much cargo fits. Open it in the planner to load your own cargo.
| Inside (L × W × H) | 2 819 × 2 337 × 2 388 mm9′ 3″ × 7′ 8″ × 7′ 10″ |
|---|---|
| Door opening | 2 286 × 2 261 mm7′ 6″ × 7′ 5″ |
| Volume | 15.7 m³556 ft³ |
| Payload | 8 500 kg18 739 lb |
| EUR pallets 1200 × 800, one layer | 5 |
| EUR pallets stacked two high (up to 1 190 mm each) | 10 |
| US pallets 48 × 40 in, one layer | 4 |
| Cartons 60 × 40 × 40 cm, full load | 137 |
Shipping lines rarely use 10ft boxes; they serve storage and local delivery.
! ReferenceSource: Conexwest — Shipping container sizes · checked 23 October 2026
Reference calculation. The carrier and driver check placement, securing and legal limits.
Questions and answers
10ft container: how many EUR pallets fit?
5 EUR pallets fit on the floor in one layer. Stacked two high, up to 1 190 mm each, 10 fit.
10ft container: what is the payload?
About 8 500 kg. There is no single standard, so check your own vehicle.
10ft container: how big is the door?
The opening is 2 286 mm wide and 2 261 mm high, so it is smaller than the inside. Long or tall items must pass it.