# 20GP container dimensions

A 20 ft standard (20GP) container is typically 5,898 × 2,352 × 2,393 mm inside (19.35 × 7.72 × 7.85 ft), about 33.2 m³, with a typical maximum payload of 28,000 kg. It takes 11 EUR pallets or 9 US 48 × 40 in pallets on the floor.

- Inside length: 5,898 mm (19 ft 4.2 in)
- Inside width: 2,352 mm (7 ft 8.6 in)
- Inside height: 2,393 mm (7 ft 10.2 in)
- Capacity: 33.2 m3 (1,172 ft3)
- Typical max payload: 28,000 kg
- Also called: 20GP, 20DV, 20' dry van

Typical values; they vary by line and container.

## Pallets per 20GP (single stack)

| Pallet | Pallets |
|---|---|
| EUR / EPAL 1200x800 | 11 |
| ISO / UK 1200x1000 | 9 |
| US GMA 1219x1016 | 9 |
| Asia 1100x1100 | 10 |
| Australia 1165x1165 | 10 |

## Working

1. Inside: 5,898 × 2,352 × 2,393 mm
2. Volume: 5.898 × 2.352 × 2.393 = 33.2 m³
3. EUR pallets, floor: 4×1 + 7×1 = 11
4. Floor used by EUR pallets: 11 × 0.96 m² ÷ 13.87 m² = 76 %
5. 40 × 30 × 20 cm cartons: 109 per tier × 11 tiers = 1,199

## FAQ

**What are the inside dimensions of a 20GP container?**
Typically 5,898 mm long, 2,352 mm wide and 2,393 mm high (19 ft 4.2 in × 7 ft 8.6 in × 7 ft 10.2 in). Values vary slightly by line and box.

**How many CBM is a 20GP?**
About 33.2 m³ (1,172 ft³) of internal volume. Mixed cartons usually load to 80–90 % of that, about 27 to 30 m³.

**How many pallets fit in a 20GP?**
By floor geometry, single stack: 11 EUR pallets (1200 × 800 mm), 9 UK pallets (1200 × 1000 mm) or 9 US pallets (48 × 40 in).

**How much weight can a 20GP carry?**
A typical maximum payload is about 28,000 kg (61,729 lb). The binding figure is on the container's CSC plate, and road limits may be lower.

**How many 40 × 30 × 20 cm cartons fit in a 20GP?**
About 1,199 by space, using simple block loading (87 % of the volume). Check the weight: at 12 kg each the limit is 2,333 cartons.

Source page: https://cartonmath.com/container-sizes/20gp/
Updated: 2026-10-06
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