Standard Shipping Container Dimensions

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UNIT LOAD SIZES - AIRFREIGHT

244 cm/96 in 244 cm/96 in 318 cm/125 in 300 cm/118 in	ID Code	AQD, AMD
	U.S. Domestic Code	M-1
	Aircraft Types & Main or Lower Deck	747F & 747-COMBI Main Deck
	Rate Class	2H
	Internal Volume	21.15 cu m 747 cu ft
	Limiting Internal Dimensions	229 x 305 x 290/229 cm 90 x 120 x 114/90 in
	Maximum Gross Weight	6800 kg 15000 lb
	Tare Weight	340 kg 750 lb
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244 cm/96 in 318 cm/125 in 244 cm/96 in	ID Code	AQA, AQ6, AMA
	U.S. Domestic Code	M-1
	Aircraft Types & Main or Lower Deck	747F & 747-COMBI Main Deck
	Rate Class	2
	Internal Volume	17.24 cu m 609 cu ft
	Limiting Internal Dimensions	229 x 305 x 229 cm 90 x 120 x 90 in
	Maximum Gross Weight	6800 kg 15000 lb
	Tare Weight	330 kg 728 lb
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77 cm/30.5 in 244 cm/96 in 244 cm/96 in 318 cm/125 in 300 cm/118 in	ID Code	P6P, PMC
	U.S. Domestic Code	M-1 (Main Deck)
	Aircraft Types & Main or Lower Deck	747F & 747-COMBI Main Deck 767 Lower Deck. Refer Note 6, 4
	Rate Class	2H
	Internal Volume	-
	Limiting Internal Dimensions	-
	Maximum Gross Weight	M.D. 6800 kg 15000 lb L.D. 5035 kg 11100 lb
	Tare Weight (Incl. net)	110 kg 242 lb
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77 cm/30.5 in 244 cm/96 in 224 cm/88 in 318 cm/125 in 300 cm/118 in	ID Code	P1P, PAG, PAP, PAJ
	U.S. Domestic Code	M-1
	Aircraft Types & Main or Lower Deck	747F & 747-COMBI Main Deck
	Rate Class	2C
	Internal Volume	-
	Limiting Internal Dimensions	-
	Maximum Gross Weight	6800 kg 15000 lb
	Tare Weight (Incl.net)	110 kg 242 lb
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224 cm/88 in 318 cm/125 in 157 cm/125 in	ID Code	AA2, AAP
	U.S. Domestic Code	LD-9
	Aircraft Types & Main or Lower Deck	All 747's & 767 Lower Deck
	Rate Class	5
	Internal Volume	10.39 cu m 367 cu ft
	Limiting Internal Dimensions	208 x 302 x 152 cm 82 x 119 x 60 in
	Maximum Gross Weight	4626 kg 10200 lb
	Tare Weight	Refer Note
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224 cm/88 in 318 cm/125 in 163 cm/64 in	ID Code	P1P, PAG, PAP, PAJ
	U.S. Domestic Code	LD-7
	Aircraft Types & Main or Lower Deck	All 747's & 767 Lower Deck
	Rate Class	5
	Internal Volume	-
	Limiting Internal Dimensions	-
	Maximum Gross Weight	4626 kg 10200 lb
	Tare Weight	110 kg 242 lb
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73 cm/29 in 244 cm/88 in 318 cm/125 in 157 cm/62 in 472 cm/186 in	ID Code	AAU
	U.S. Domestic Code	LD-29
	Aircraft Types & Main or Lower Deck	All 747's Lower Deck
	Rate Class	5W
	Internal Volume	14.5 cu m 511 cu ft
	Limiting Internal Dimensions	208 x 302 x 152 cm 82 x 119 x 60 in at base
	Maximum Gross Weight	4626 kg 10200 lb
	Tare Weight	260 kg 573 lb
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153 cm/60.4 in 244 cm/96 in 163 cm/64 in 318 cm/125 in	ID Code	DLF, DQF
	U.S. Domestic Code	LD-8
	Aircraft Types & Main or Lower Deck	767 Lower Deck
	Rate Class	6A
	Internal Volume	6.9 cu m 245 cu ft
	Limiting Internal Dimensions	140 x 233 x 152 cm 55 x 92 x 60 in at base
	Maximum Gross Weight	2450 kg 5400 lb
	Tare Weight	128 kg 282 lb
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163 cm/64 in 153 cm/60.4 in 155 cm/61.5 in 201 cm/79 in	ID Code	AVA, AVE, AKE
	U.S. Domestic Code	LD-3
	Aircraft Types & Main or Lower Deck	All 747's & 767 Lower Deck
	Rate Class	8
	Internal Volume	4.47 cu m 158 cu ft
	Limiting Internal Dimensions	140 x 147 x 152 cm 55 x 58 x 60 in at base
	Maximum Gross Weight	1587 kg 3500 lb
	Tare Weight	Refer Note
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163 cm/64 in 153 cm/60.4 in 155 cm/61.5 in 234 cm/92 in	ID Code	AVC, AVJ, AKC
	U.S. Domestic Code	LD-1
	Aircraft Types & Main or Lower Deck	All 747's & 767 Lower Deck
	Rate Class	8
	Internal Volume	4.84 cu m 171 cu ft
	Limiting Internal Dimensions	140 x 147 x 152 cm 53 x 58 x 60 in at base
	Maximum Gross Weight	1587 kg 3500 lb
	Tare Weight	Refer Note
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Special Units are available for outsize cargo. Also animal stalls for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, etc. Availability is limited and advance arrangements necessary. Check with Qantas for details.
Notes This unit may also be loaded on the main deck of 141F and 747-COMBI. Maximum gross weight is then 6800 kg/15000 lb. On 767, maximum gross weight is 5035 kg/11100 lb. Actual tare weights vary from 77 kg/170 lb to 160 kg/353 lb depending on manufacturer's model. This unit is available only on 767 routes. Advance arrangements needed for carriage on 747 lower deck. Actual tare weights vary from 200 kg/441 lb to 272 kg/600 lb depending on manufacturer's models. For lower deck use - Max. height limited to 163 cm/64 in. Max. wt. limited to 5035 kg/11100 lb.

UNIT LOAD SIZES - SEAFREIGHT

Take me to Airfreight Containers

20Ft. Standard Container	DIMENSIONS
	Overall	L - 20' = 6096mm W - 7' 9 1/4" = 2370mm H - 8' 6" = 2591mm
	Internal	L - 19' 5 3/4" = 5935mm W - 7' 8" = 2335mm H - 7' 9 3/4" = 2383mm
	Door Opening	7' 8" = 2335mm 7' 6 1/4 " = 2292mm
	Max. Gross Weight	25910lbs = 24000kg
	Tare Weight	4585lbs = 2080kg
	Maximum Payload Weight	48325lbs = 21920kg
	Cube	1197 1/4 cu. ft = 33.9m3
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40Ft. Standard Container	DIMENSIONS
	Overall	L - 40' = 12192mm W - 8' = 2438mm H - 8' 6" = 2591mm
	Internal	L - 39' 5 1/4" = 12022mm W - 7' 8 5/8" = 2352mm H - 7' 5 3/4" = 2395mm
	Door Opening	7' 8 1/4" = 2343mm 7' 5 3/4 " = 2280mm
	Max. Gross Weight	67200lbs = 30480kg
	Tare Weight	8600lbs = 3900kg
	Maximum Payload Weight	58600lbs = 26580kg
	Cube	2392 cu. ft = 67.7m3
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40Ft. "High Cube" Container	DIMENSIONS
	Overall	L - 40' = 12192mm W - 8' = 2438mm H - 9' 6" = 2895mm
	Internal	L - 39' 3 1/4" = 12022mm W - 7' 8 1/2" = 2352mm H - 8' 10 1/4" = 2700mm
	Door Opening	7' 5 3/4" = 2340mm 8' 5 3/4 " = 2585mm
	Max. Gross Weight	67200lbs = 30480kg
	Tare Weight	9150lbs = 4150kg
	Maximum Payload Weight	58050lbs = 26330kg
	Cube	2697 cu. ft = 76.4m3
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Please note that there are a growing number of container types and variations from these basics. Payload details subject to prevailing over-the-road weight limitations applicable in individual countries and states.

Standard Shipping Container Dimensions

UNIT LOAD SIZES - AIRFREIGHT

UNIT LOAD SIZES - SEAFREIGHT

20Ft. Standard Container

40Ft. Standard Container

40Ft. "High Cube" Container