Containers? What is the weight of a 40-foot container?

1. What do you mean by containers?

A container is a big, rectangular box used for carrying goods in the transportation business. It is constructed of solid steel and has a lockable door. To move goods overseas, containers can be moved by huge trains, tugboats, or railroads.

2. How much does a forty-foot container weigh?

The most common form is the 40-foot container weight, which is highly sought after for its exceptional qualities, which include:

• Large capacity: 40-foot containers can accommodate a sizable amount of cargo due to their ample storage area.

• Cost optimization: A 40-foot container can transport more cargo on each trip due to its huge capacity. saving the greatest amount of money and time on transportation.

• Advantages for the logistics and shipping sector: 40-foot containers are commonly utilized in the worldwide supply chain, ranging from Road Transport to Sea Transport. It aids in the process optimization of logistics and transportation.

• Capacity to move big products: Because 40-foot containers have a lot of storage space, they're great for moving big items like construction supplies, industrial machinery, and...

• Maximize time: By using a 40-foot container, you can reduce the amount of time and effort required for packaging, loading, and unloading cargo, as well as for transportation.

Additionally, 40-foot containers are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles to meet every need. Let's have a look at Dolphin Sea Air's 40-foot containers!

2.1. 40-foot dry container size

Standard containers, such as 40-foot dry containers, are ideal for carrying and holding items that don't need to be stored under particular circumstances. This type of container is mostly used in the logistics sector, particularly for the transportation of smaller-sized commodities including machinery, agricultural products, and technological objects.

✅Outside	Long	12.190 m	40 ft
	Wide	2.438 m	8 ft
	High	2.590 m	8 ft 6.0 in
✅Inside	Long	12.032 m	39 ft 5.7 in
	Wide	2.350 m	7 ft 8.5 in
	High	2.392 m	7 ft 10.2 in
✅Container door	Wide	2.338 m	7 ft 8.0 in
	High	2.280 m	7 ft 6.0 in
✅Volume		67.6 m3	2.389 ft3
✅Container weight		3.730 kg	8.223 lbs
✅Weight of goods		26.750 kg	58.793 lbs
✅Maximum weight		30.480 kg	67.196 lbs

2.2. 40-foot dimensions Cold Storage Unit - RF

Often referred to as a reefer container or chilled container, a 40-foot refrigerated container is a specially made container with an integrated refrigeration system to keep the interior temperature constant. With the help of this system, which regulates humidity and temperature, products are constantly kept fresh and secure.

For the transportation of items that need to be stored at a low temperature, like fresh food, medications, or medical supplies, 40-foot refrigerated containers are frequently chosen. In order to prevent product degradation, the integrated refrigeration function aids in maintaining optimal storage conditions. satisfies the exacting standards of the temperature-sensitive freight sector.

✅Outside	Long	12.190 m	40 ft
	Wide	2.438 m	8 ft
	High	2.896 m	9 ft 6.0 in
✅Inside	Long	11.558 m	37 ft 11.0 in
	Wide	2.291 m	7 ft 6.2 in
	High	2.556 m	8 ft 4.6 in
✅Container door	Wide	2.291 m	7 ft 6.2 in
	High	2.556 m	8 ft 4.6 in
✅Volume		67.7 m3	2.387 ft3
✅Container weight + refrigeration system		4.720 kg	10.410 lbs
✅Weight of goods		29.280 kg	64.550 lbs
✅Maximum weight		34.000 kg	74.960 lbs

2.3. 40-foot-tall container (High Cube, HC) size

The 40-foot high container, sometimes referred to as the High Cube (HC) Container, is distinguished by its taller design than typical containers. It satisfies the requirements for moving bulky, specific items. Their height differential not only gives for a more roomy storage area but also makes them ideal for products whose height cannot be accommodated in conventional containers.

✅Outside	Long	12.190 m	40 ft
	Wide	2.438 m	8 ft
	High	2.895 m	9 ft 6.0 in
✅Inside	Long	12.032 m	39 ft 5.7 in
	Wide	2.352 m	7 ft 8.6 in
	High	2.698 m	8 ft 10.2 in
✅Container door	Wide	2.340 m	7 ft 8.0 in
	High	2.585 m	8 ft 5.0 in
✅Volume		76.2 m3	2.694 ft3
✅Container weight		3.900 kg	8.598 lbs
✅Weight of goods		26.580 kg	58.598 lbs
✅Maximum weight		30.480 kg	67.196 lbs

2.4. Size of 40-foot open container (open top-OT)

A 40-foot open top container, sometimes referred to as an Open Top Container (OT), is a unique kind of container in which the top may open, making it easier to pack and load items from top to bottom. Because of its design, the container may carry heavier items or those that can't be wrapped from above.

Usually constructed with a strong steel frame, the top of this container can be opened or removed to provide more space. This aids in the efficient handling and packing of items, particularly those whose dimensions preclude them from fitting into a standard container.

✅Outside	Long	12.190 m	40 ft
	Wide	2.438 m	8 ft
	High	2.590 m	8 ft 6.0 in
✅Inside	Long	12.032 m	39 ft 5.7 in
	Wide	2.347 m	7 ft 8.4 in
	High	2.348 m	7 ft 8.4 in
✅Container door	Wide	2.340 m	7 ft 8.1 in
	High	2.280 m	7 ft 5.8 in
✅Volume		66.7 cu m	2.356 cu ft
✅Container weight		4.050 kg	8.929 lbs
✅Weight of goods		28.450 kg	62.721 lbs
✅Maximum weight		32.500 kg	71.650 lbs

2.5. 40-foot-long containers with flat racks

A 40-foot flat rack container is a unique kind of container that isn't attached on the sides or top and is meant to carry items that are big, bulky, or hard to package. For specific commodities, its design offers exceptional flexibility during transit. The 40-foot flat rack container is constructed with a strong steel structure that can support a heavy weight, which contributes to the security of cargo being transported by land and water.

✅Outside (cover)	Long	12.190 m	40 ft
	Wide	2.438 m	8 ft
	High	2.590 m	8 ft 6.0 in
✅Inside	Long	11.662 m	38 ft 3.0 in
	Wide	2.345 m	7 ft 8.3 in
	High	1.954 m	6 ft 5.0 in
✅Container weight		5.000 kg	11.023 lbs
✅Weight of goods		40.000 kg	88.185 lbs
✅Maximum weight		45.000 kg	99.208 lbs

3. What is the 10 foot container's size?

The smallest dry containers available now are 10-footers, which offer flexibility and compactness in transportation. Nonetheless, 10-foot containers are not as common as other sizes, and the ISO module standard does not include them.

Specifically, 10-foot containers are utilized for the transportation of moderately sized and weighed items. Furthermore, it is utilized in the construction of public restrooms, container homes, small workplaces, and warehouses. Because of its uniqueness and versatility, movable container housing is quickly gaining popularity among young people among the various applications. In addition, the reasonable cost of old containers on the market makes them widely accepted and useful for a variety of uses.

✅Outside	Long	2.991 m	9 ft 9.8 in
	Wide	2.438 m	8 ft
	High	2.591 m	8 ft 6.0 in
✅Inside	Long	2.828 m	9 ft 3.3 in
	Wide	2.350 m	7 ft 8.5 in
	High	2.381 m	7 ft 9.7 in
✅Container door	Wide	2.291 m	7 ft 6.2 in
	High	2.336 m	7 ft 8.0 in
✅Volume		16 m3
✅Empty container weight		1.350 tấn
✅Weight of goods		8.810 tấn
✅Total load		10.160 tấn

4. How much does a 20-foot container weigh?

Twenty-foot containers come in a variety of styles to suit a range of transportation requirements. Regular containers, also known as dry containers, are said to be the most prevalent kind among them. It acts as a stand-in for the Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit, or TEU, unit of measurement, which is the benchmark for estimating the volume of other kinds of containers. Some more kinds of containers are open containers, tall containers, refrigerated containers, and so forth. Come learn with us right now!

4.1. 20-foot dry container size

It is common practice to pack moderately large, heavy commodities into 20-foot dry containers. Specifically, their expertise lies in moving dry items like rice, flour, and construction supplies that don't need to be stored at a specific temperature.

Regarding cargo capacity, the information below indicates that a 20-foot container can transport a maximum load of 28,280 kg of goods. However, a 20-foot container can only hold a maximum load of 20.32 tons per Vietnamese legislation, as stated in TCVN 6273:200.

✅Outside	Long	6.060 m	20 ft
	Wide	2.440 m	8 ft
	High	2.590 m	8 ft 6.0 in
✅Inside	Long	5.898 m	19 ft 4.2 in
	Wide	2.352 m	7 ft 8.6 in
	High	2.395 m	7 ft 10.3 in
✅Container door	Wide	2.280 m	7 ft 5.8 in
	High	2.340 m	7 ft 8.1 in
✅Volume		33.2 m3
✅Empty container weight		2.200 tấn
✅Weight of goods		28.280 tấn
✅Total load		30.480 tấn

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4.2. 20-foot Refrigerated Container Dimensions - RF

Products that need to be kept at low temperatures, like seafood, fresh food, and agricultural items, are transported in refrigerators. The typical temperature range for this container is between -18 and 18 degrees Celsius, hence the right refrigeration equipment is needed.

A thicker inner layer that retains heat better characterizes refrigerated containers, maintaining a constant temperature. A 20-foot reefer container's outside measurements are the same as those of a dry container, despite its interior (inner volume) being less than a conventional one. This keeps products that need to be kept at a certain temperature fresh without affecting the container's dimensions or look.

✅Outside	Long	6.060 m	20 ft
	Wide	2.440 m	8 ft
	High	2.590 m	8 ft 6.0 in
✅Inside	Long	5.485 m	17 ft 11.9 in
	Wide	2.286 m	7 ft 6.0 in
	High	2.265 m	7 ft 5.2 in
✅Container door	High	2.224 m	7 ft 3.6 in
	Wide	2.286 m	7 ft 6.0 in
✅Volume		28.4 m3
✅Empty container weight		3.200 tấn
✅Weight of goods		27.280 tấn
✅Total load		30.480 tấn

4.3. 20-foot-tall container (High Cube, HC) size

Vietnam rarely uses this kind of container, whereas in Europe, 20-foot-tall containers are highly common. The following specifications pertain to this kind of container's size:

✅Outside	Long	6.058 m	20 ft
	Wide	2.438 m	8 ft
	High	2.891 m	9 ft 5.8 in
✅Inside	Long	5.910 m	19 ft 4.7 in
	Wide	2.345 m	7 ft 8.3 in
	High	2.690 m	8 ft 9.9 in
✅Container door	High	2.585 m	8 ft 5.8 in
	Wide	2.335 m	7 ft 7.9 in
✅Volume		37.28 m3
✅Empty container weight		2.420 tấn
✅Weight of goods		28.060 tấn
✅Total load		30.480 tấn

4.4. Size of 20-foot open container (open top-OT)

The 20-foot Open Top container is distinguished by its tarpaulin cover in place of a roof. The purpose of this design is to facilitate the storing of huge, heavy items. The crane-assisted vertical loading and unloading of cargo is particularly advantageous for the 20-foot OT container.

✅Outside	Long	6.058 m	20 ft
	Wide	2.438 m	8 ft
	High	2.591 m	8 ft 6.0 in
✅Inside	Long	5.898 m	19 ft 4.2 in
	Wide	2.352 m	7 ft 8.6 in
	High	2.348 m	7 ft 8.4 in
✅Container door	High	2.280 m	7 ft 5.8 in
	Wide	2.340 m	7 ft 8.1 in
✅Volume		37.28 m3
✅Empty container weight		2.420 tấn
✅Weight of goods		28.060 tấn
✅Total load		30.480 tấn

4.5. 20-foot-long flat rack containers

A standard 20-foot dry container's dimensions are the same as those of a 20-foot flat rack container. Its design lacks walls and a roof because its primary purpose is to convey heavy or big things.

The 20-foot Flat Rack Container is used for transporting machinery, equipment, building supplies, and large objects because it has no doors and an arbitrary volume. A 20-foot flat rack container is not particularly common in the Vietnamese market and has a very high freight cost.

✅Outside	Long	13.716 m	45 ft
	Wide	2.500 m	8 ft 2.4 in
	High	2.896 m	9 ft 6.0 in
✅Inside	Long	13.556 m	44 ft 5.7 in
	Wide	2.438 m	8 ft
	High	2.695 m	8 ft 10.1 in
✅Container door	High	2.585 m	8 ft 5.8 in
	Wide	2.416 m	7 ft 11.1 in
✅Volume		86.1 m3
✅Empty container weight		4.800 tons
✅Weight of goods		25.680 tons
✅Total load		30.480 tons

5. Container weight 45 feet

In Vietnam, 45-foot containers—also referred to as 45-foot High Cube containers—are less frequently utilized. A 45-foot container can hold more cargo than a 40-foot container because of its bigger capacity; this is comparable to 2.25 TEU.

You can tell them apart from a 40-foot container at a glance, but it's hard to tell without looking at the number written on the wall of the container. The number "45" is typically prominently displayed on the exterior of the container, making it simple to recognize this kind of container when handling and moving cargo.

✅Outside	Long	13.716 m	45 ft
	Wide	2.500 m	8 ft 2.4 in
	High	2.896 m	9 ft 6.0 in
✅Inside	Long	13.556 m	44 ft 5.7 in
	Wide	2.438 m	8 ft
	High	2.695 m	8 ft 10.1 in
✅Container door	High	2.585 m	8 ft 5.8 in
	Wide	2.416 m	7 ft 11.1 in
✅Volume		86.1 m3
✅Empty container weight		4.800 tons
✅Weight of goods		25.680 tons
✅Total load		30.480 tons

6. Container weight 50 feet

A unique and seldom used kind of container is the 50-foot container. Its external measurements are 15.24 meters in length, 2.438 meters in width, and 2.896 meters in height. The container's inside measurements are roughly 15,040 meters in length, 2,348 meters in width, and 2,690 meters in height.

7. Weight of tank container

One kind of container specifically made for moving liquids, including food, chemicals, alcohol, etc., is a tank container. Common sizes of tank containers can be up to 21,000 liters, 24,000 liters, 25,000 liters, or 26,000 liters. These capacities are often calculated in accordance with volume standards.

 

Tank containers

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Tank containers are made to fit into frames like flatrack containers in order to maximize the efficiency of transporting and storing liquid commodities. Lastly, they are resized to fit 40- or 20-foot standard-size containers.

8. Standards for height - length - load of Containers

8.1. About length 

Every number on a container must adhere to ISO 668:1995's size and load requirements. In order to meet ISO 668:1995 requirements, containers must have a width of about 2,438 mm (8 feet).

 

The container's length needs to meet ISO requirements.

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8.2. About height

The standard height for containers has been determined to be forty feet. To ensure safety during the loading procedure, shorter containers must have a space between them of roughly 3 inches if they are to be stacked on top of one another. At the moment, container heights are frequently separated into two groups:

• Regular: Designed with a height of 8 feet 6 inches (8’6”) ~ 2,590 mm.
• Tall type: Approximately 9 feet 6 inches (9’6”) ~ 2,895 mm in height.

To comply with safety rules during shipping, there should normally be a height difference of around 300mm (30cm), or nearly 1 foot, between a tall container and a container.

8.3. About load

The packed load differs from the load listed on the containers. Vietnam presently uses packing standards in accordance with TCVN 6273:2003, "Regulations for manufacturing and certification of Containers transported by sea," which is issued by the Registry Department. Packing requirements vary per nation. According to this regulation, all 20-foot containers must have a load capacity of roughly 20.32 tons. It does not follow that a 40-foot container can hold twice as much cargo as a 20-foot container just because it is twice as big.

 

The norms and regulations of each nation must be adhered to by load regulations

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9. Some common problems encountered when choosing Container size 

In order to acquire a container as soon as possible, many consumers are willing to make a large financial investment. However, there are a lot of possible issues that could arise throughout the purchasing process and have an impact on the company's finances. The following difficulties could arise when you buy containers:

• Absence of a guarantee from the provider of containers.
• Purchased a container that was too small and did not fit inside the allotted space.
• Purchase containers from dubious vendors who may be using fake materials for production.
• The supplier is unable to send containers to the required locations.
• It is not acceptable how long it takes to obtain a container.

 

Some common problems when choosing container size

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To protect your legal rights and interests, it is crucial that you examine and verify the container during the container purchase procedure, paying particular attention to its dimensions.

10. A few concepts to know before learning about container weights

• Internal container size: This is the amount of space within the container determined by deducting the shell's thickness. In order to determine whether or not the container can accommodate the goods, we use the inner size while estimating the size of the products.
• The whole outer size, or cover size: This measurement encompasses the thickness of the container shell and is taken from the outside of the container.
• Door opening: A container door's size is what determines how easy it is to open, close, and load and unload cargo.
• Capacity: Measured in cubic meters, capacity is the volume of a container that can hold products.
• The amount of products that a container can hold is known as its net load.
• The combined weight of the items plus the empty container is the total load.
• Twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, are a unit of measurement for commodities based on typical 20-foot containers. A 20-foot container is the same size as one TEU. It is common to refer to a 40-foot container as either 1 FEU or 2 TEU (Forty-foot Equivalent Unit).

 

Some concepts related to container weight

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11. A few commonly posed queries

The frequently asked questions concerning the weight of the containers we have accumulated are listed below. With Dolphin Sea Air, let's find out if this is a topic that interests you as well!

11.1. What is the weight of a 40-foot container?

A 40-foot empty container has a maximum cargo capacity of 26750 kg and weighs approximately 3730 kg. However, depending on the particular shipping business, rules regarding the weight of items placed in each cargo container may change. Consequently, you should consult and abide by the shipping company's restrictions when using containers that it provides.

 

A 40-foot container weighs about 3730 kg

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11.2. How much kilograms does plus forty weigh?

• Maximum total weight: 32,500 kg
• Payload: 28,800 kg
• Capacity: 67.34 m3
• Door opening width: 2.34 m
• Door opening height: 2.27 m

11.3. 40 HC: what is it?

"High Cube" (abbreviated "HC") is a sort of tall container that is roughly 30 mm taller than a standard 40-foot container (DC) in terms of size.

11.3. A forty-foot container is how many meters?

A 40-foot container has specific exterior dimensions as follows:

• Length: 12,192m
• Width: 2,438m
• Height: 2,591m

The internal dimensions of the container are:

• Length: 11,998m
• Width: 2,330m
• Height: 2,350m

The weight of the container is 3.7 tons.

11.4. What is the weight of one container in kg?

The most recent laws state that a 40-foot container can hold up to 30 tons, or 30,000,000 kg, of cargo. Specifically, since the container shell typically weighs between 4 and 5 tons, the weight of cargo that can fit within the container often falls between 25,000,000 and 26,000,000 kg.

 

A 40-foot container may accommodate up to 30 tons of cargo

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11.5. What is the weight in tons of a 20-foot container?

A 20-foot container has detailed exterior dimensions as follows:

• Length: 6,058 m
• Width: 2,438 m
• Height: 2,591 m

The inner dimensions of the container are:

• Length: 5,905 m
• Width: 2,350 m
• Height: 2,381 m

The weight of a 20 feet container is 2.25 tons.

11.6. What is the number of cubes in a 45 dong container?

Inner dimensions are:

• Length: 13,107 m
• Width: 2,298 m
• Height: 2,562 m

The container's packaging dimensions are:

• Length: 13,716 m
• Width: 2,438 m
• Height: 2,891 m

The container's cargo volume is 77 m3.

 

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11.7. A twenty foot container is what size?

The standard dimensions of a 20-foot container are:

• Length: 6,058m
• Width: 2,438m
• Height: 2,591m

The inside dimensions of the 20 foot container are:

• Length: 5,905m
• Width: 2,350m
• Height: 2,381m

The maximum weight of a 20-foot container is 2.25 tons.

11.8. What is the acronym for TEU?

A vague indicator of cargo capacity, TEU stands for "twenty-foot equivalent unit" or "20-foot container equivalent." It usually refers to a container ship's or container terminal's capacity.

11.9. Hi Cube: What is it?

A high cube container is a kind of container that is taller and has a greater capacity than a regular container. Its typical internal height is between 8 feet 6 inches (about 2.59 meters) and 9 feet 6 inches (approximately 2.9 meters).

11.10. How much rice might a 20-foot container hold?

This kind of container is thought to be able to hold roughly 26.58 tons of rice because it is frequently used to transport goods like fruits, seafood, frozen meals, etc.

 

1 A 20-foot container can carry 26.58 tons of rice

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