Container Types
20' Standard Container Dimensions & Capacity (22G1)
20' Standard Container (22G1): internal 5.898 × 2.352 × 2.393 m, 33.2 CBM capacity, 25,000 kg max payload.
- ISO code
- 22G1
- External (L × W × H)
- 6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m
- Internal (L × W × H)
- 5.898 × 2.352 × 2.393 m
- Door (W × H)
- 2.343 × 2.28 m
- Capacity
- 33.2 CBM
- Tare weight
- 2,300 kg
- Max payload
- 25,000 kg
- Max gross weight
- 30,480 kg
- Pallets (Euro / US)
- 11 / 10
Standard 20-foot dry container, most common for general cargo
The 20-foot standard dry container (also called a TEU - Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) is the most widely used shipping container in international trade. It provides an ideal balance between capacity and weight limits, making it suitable for heavy cargo that would exceed weight limits in larger containers. The 20ft container is the industry standard measurement unit for container shipping capacity.
Common uses of the 20' Standard Container
- General cargo
- Dry goods
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Machinery parts
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' Tank Container Dimensions & Capacity (22T1)
- 40' Flat Rack Container Dimensions & Capacity (42P1)
- 40' High Cube Container Dimensions & Capacity (45G1)
- 40' Open Top Container Dimensions & Capacity (42U1)
- 40' Platform Container Dimensions & Capacity (42P0)
- 40' Reefer Container Dimensions & Capacity (42R1)
Frequently asked questions
What are the inside dimensions of a 20' Standard Container?
5.898 m long, 2.352 m wide, and 2.393 m high.
How much can a 20' Standard Container hold?
About 33.2 CBM, with a maximum payload of 25,000 kg.
How many pallets fit in a 20' Standard Container?
About 11 Euro pallets or 10 US pallets, depending on the loading pattern.