Container Types
20' Open Top Container Dimensions & Capacity (22U1)
20' Open Top Container (22U1): internal 5.898 × 2.352 × 2.348 m, 32.6 CBM capacity, 28,120 kg max payload.
- ISO code
- 22U1
- External (L × W × H)
- 6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m
- Internal (L × W × H)
- 5.898 × 2.352 × 2.348 m
- Door (W × H)
- 2.343 × 2.28 m
- Capacity
- 32.6 CBM
- Tare weight
- 2,360 kg
- Max payload
- 28,120 kg
- Max gross weight
- 30,480 kg
- Pallets (Euro / US)
- 11 / 10
20-foot container with removable roof for top-loading
The 20-foot Open Top container features a removable roof covered with a tarpaulin, allowing cargo to be loaded from above using cranes. This makes it ideal for heavy or tall cargo that cannot be loaded through standard doors. The cargo can even extend above the container height (out-of-gauge), though additional charges apply.
Common uses of the 20' Open Top Container
- Machinery
- Tall cargo
- Marble/granite slabs
- Steel coils
- Logs
Checking the figures
Dimensions and weights are typical values and vary by manufacturer. Check the container data plate and your carrier limits before loading.
More in this directory
- 20' Platform Container Dimensions & Capacity (22P0)
- 20' Reefer Container Dimensions & Capacity (22R1)
- 20' Standard Container Dimensions & Capacity (22G1)
- 20' Tank Container Dimensions & Capacity (22T1)
- 40' Flat Rack Container Dimensions & Capacity (42P1)
- 40' High Cube Container Dimensions & Capacity (45G1)
Frequently asked questions
What are the inside dimensions of a 20' Open Top Container?
5.898 m long, 2.352 m wide, and 2.348 m high.
How much can a 20' Open Top Container hold?
About 32.6 CBM, with a maximum payload of 28,120 kg.
How many pallets fit in a 20' Open Top Container?
About 11 Euro pallets or 10 US pallets, depending on the loading pattern.