20ft reefer container: dimensions and capacity
Inside size, door opening, volume and payload, and how much cargo fits. Open it in the planner to load your own cargo.
| Inside (L × W × H) | 5 450 × 2 280 × 2 159 mm17′ 10½″ × 7′ 5¾″ × 7′ 1″ |
|---|---|
| Door opening | 2 290 × 2 264 mm7′ 6¼″ × 7′ 5¼″ |
| Volume | 26.8 m³947 ft³ |
| Payload | 29 140 kg64 243 lb |
| EUR pallets 1200 × 800, one layer | 10 |
| EUR pallets stacked two high (up to 1 070 mm each) | 20 |
| US pallets 48 × 40 in, one layer | 9 |
| Cartons 60 × 40 × 40 cm, full load | 245 |
Keep the load below the red line on the wall.
✓ VerifiedSource: Hapag-Lloyd — 20' Reefer · checked 23 October 2026
Reference calculation. The carrier and driver check placement, securing and legal limits.
Questions and answers
20ft reefer container: how many EUR pallets fit?
10 EUR pallets fit on the floor in one layer. Stacked two high, up to 1 070 mm each, 20 fit.
20ft reefer container: what is the payload?
29 140 kg, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
20ft reefer container: how big is the door?
The opening is 2 290 mm wide and 2 264 mm high, so it is smaller than the inside. Long or tall items must pass it.