40ft Standard or High Cube
Published on 14 June 2024
Everything You Need to Know About the 40ft High Cube Container
At K-tainer, we are happy to help you choose the right container for your transport and storage needs. The 40ft high cube container is a popular choice due to its extra height and large load capacity. Below you will find the most important information.
What is a 40ft High Cube Container?
The 40ft high cube container (40HQ) is an extra tall variant of the standard 40ft container. It offers more space thanks to its extra height of 9 feet 6 inches (2.89 meters) compared to the standard 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 meters).
Dimensions and Capacity
- External Dimensions:
- Length: 40 feet (12.19 meters)
- Width: 8 feet (2.44 meters)
- Height: 9 feet 6 inches (2.89 meters)
- Internal Dimensions:
- Length: 39 feet 5 45/64 inches (12.02 meters)
- Width: 7 feet 8 19/32 inches (2.35 meters)
- Height: 8 feet 10 15/64 inches (2.69 meters)
- Capacity: 76 cubic meters (2,697 cubic feet)
- Max. Weight: 32,500 kg (71,650 lbs)
Benefits and Applications
- Extra Height: Ideal for larger and taller loads.
- Efficiency: More loading space leads to cost savings.
- Versatility: Suitable for various goods and industries, such as logistics, storage, construction, and events.
Price and Pallet Capacity
The cost of a 40ft high cube container varies, with new containers priced between €3,450 and €6,000, and used ones starting at €1,600. This container can hold 25 European pallets (120 cm x 80 cm) or 21 American pallets (120 cm x 100 cm).
Difference from a Standard 40ft Container
The main difference is the extra foot of height in the high cube container, resulting in a larger internal volume. This makes the high cube ideal for loads that do not fit in a standard container.
How to Identify a High Cube Container
All containers have a width of 8 feet (2.44 meters), but high cube containers are 9 feet 6 inches (2.89 meters) tall. They are heavier than standard containers, with a weight of 7,980 lbs (3,620 kg) for the high cube.
At K-tainer, we are ready to help you with all your container needs. Contact us today for more information and customized advice.
