40ft High Cube reefer: 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) | 11 599 × 2 290 × 2 425 mm38′ 0¾″ × 7′ 6¼″ × 7′ 11½″ |
|---|---|
| Door opening | 2 290 × 2 557 mm7′ 6¼″ × 8′ 4¾″ |
| Volume | 64.4 m³2 275 ft³ |
| Payload | 29 580 kg65 213 lb |
| EUR pallets 1200 × 800, one layer | 23 |
| EUR pallets stacked two high (up to 1 210 mm each) | 46 |
| US pallets 48 × 40 in, one layer | 20 |
| Cartons 60 × 40 × 40 cm, full load | 624 |
Keep the load below the red line on the wall.
✓ VerifiedSource: Hapag-Lloyd — 40' Reefer High Cube · checked 23 October 2026
Reference calculation. The carrier and driver check placement, securing and legal limits.
Questions and answers
40ft High Cube reefer: how many EUR pallets fit?
23 EUR pallets fit on the floor in one layer. Stacked two high, up to 1 210 mm each, 46 fit.
40ft High Cube reefer: what is the payload?
29 580 kg, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
40ft High Cube reefer: how big is the door?
The opening is 2 290 mm wide and 2 557 mm high, so it is smaller than the inside. Long or tall items must pass it.