40ft High-Cube Container loading calculator
Interior 1203 × 235 × 269 cm · 76.0 m³ · payload 26,500 kg
The 40ft high-cube adds 30 cm of height over a standard 40ft, taking the interior to roughly 76 m³. That extra tier of cartons is exactly why it has become the default box for consumer goods out of Asia.
The height matters most when your cartons stack in multiples: check below whether that extra 30 cm actually buys you an additional layer for your specific carton height.
Will it fit in a 40ft High-Cube Container?
40HC FAQ
What is the difference between a 40ft and a 40ft high-cube?
Only the height: about 269 cm of interior height versus 239 cm. Same floor, near-identical payload. If your stack height is the binding constraint, the high-cube wins.
Do high-cube containers cost more to ship?
Ocean rates for 40ft and 40HC are usually identical or very close, which is why high-cubes dominate volume-driven trades.