# 45HQ container dimensions

A 45 ft high cube (45HQ) container is typically 13,556 × 2,352 × 2,698 mm inside (44.48 × 7.72 × 8.85 ft), about 86 m³, with a typical maximum payload of 25,600 kg. It takes 27 EUR pallets or 24 US 48 × 40 in pallets on the floor.

- Inside length: 13,556 mm (44 ft 5.7 in)
- Inside width: 2,352 mm (7 ft 8.6 in)
- Inside height: 2,698 mm (8 ft 10.2 in)
- Capacity: 86.02 m3 (3,038 ft3)
- Typical max payload: 25,600 kg
- Also called: 45HQ, 45HC, 45' high cube

Typical values; they vary by line and container.

## Pallets per 45HQ (single stack)

| Pallet | Pallets |
|---|---|
| EUR / EPAL 1200x800 | 27 |
| ISO / UK 1200x1000 | 24 |
| US GMA 1219x1016 | 24 |
| Asia 1100x1100 | 24 |
| Australia 1165x1165 | 22 |

## Working

1. Inside: 13,556 × 2,352 × 2,698 mm
2. Volume: 13.556 × 2.352 × 2.698 = 86.02 m³
3. EUR pallets, floor: 11×1 + 16×1 = 27
4. Floor used by EUR pallets: 27 × 0.96 m² ÷ 31.88 m² = 81 %
5. 40 × 30 × 20 cm cartons: 258 per tier × 13 tiers = 3,354

## FAQ

**What are the inside dimensions of a 45HQ container?**
Typically 13,556 mm long, 2,352 mm wide and 2,698 mm high (44 ft 5.7 in × 7 ft 8.6 in × 8 ft 10.2 in). Values vary slightly by line and box.

**How many CBM is a 45HQ?**
About 86 m³ (3,038 ft³) of internal volume. Mixed cartons usually load to 80–90 % of that, about 69 to 77 m³.

**How many pallets fit in a 45HQ?**
By floor geometry, single stack: 27 EUR pallets (1200 × 800 mm), 24 UK pallets (1200 × 1000 mm) or 24 US pallets (48 × 40 in).

**How much weight can a 45HQ carry?**
A typical maximum payload is about 25,600 kg (56,438 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 45HQ?**
About 3,354 by space, using simple block loading (94 % of the volume). Check the weight: at 12 kg each the limit is 2,133 cartons.

Source page: https://cartonmath.com/container-sizes/45hq/
Updated: 2026-10-06
Publisher: CartonMath (https://cartonmath.com)