20ft Refrigerated
Plug-in cold room: −20°F to +70°F on 3-phase power. Working units carry meat, produce, vaccines — and restaurant overflow.
| EXTERNAL L×W×H | 20' 0" × 8' 0" × 8' 6" | 6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL L×W×H | 17' 10" × 7' 6" × 7' 5" | 5.444 × 2.294 × 2.276 m |
| DOOR OPENING W×H | 7' 6" × 7' 3" | 2.29 × 2.264 m |
| TARE WEIGHT | 6,610 lb | 3,000 kg |
| MAX PAYLOAD | 60,590 lb | 27,480 kg |
| MAX GROSS | 67,200 lb | 30,480 kg |
| CAPACITY | 1,000 cu ft | 28.3 cbm |
| FLOOR AREA | 134 sq ft | 12.4 m² |
| PALLETS (GMA / EURO) | 9 / 10 |
The numbers that matter
A 20ft refrigerated gives you 134 sq ft of floor and 1,000 cubic feet (28.3 cbm) of space inside external dimensions of 20' 0" × 8' 0" × 8' 6". Empty it weighs 6,610 lb; loaded it may gross 67,200 lb. In cargo terms that is 9 US pallets or 10 Euro pallets in a single layer.
A reefer's machinery eats two feet of length: you pay 20ft outside, you get 17'10" inside.
What it costs
Used, cargo-worthy units currently trade at $4,500–9,000 in the US; new one-trip units at $10,000–18,500. Delivery adds 15–40% depending on distance — always compare delivered prices, not yard prices.
Quick answers
What are the exact dimensions of a 20ft refrigerated container?
External: 20' 0" × 8' 0" × 8' 6" (6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m). Internal: 17' 10" × 7' 6" × 7' 5".
How much does a 20ft refrigerated weigh?
Empty (tare) it weighs 6,610 lb (3,000 kg) and is rated to a max gross of 67,200 lb, leaving 60,590 lb of payload.
How much does a 20ft refrigerated cost?
In the US in 2026, used units run $4,500–9,000 and new (one-trip) units $10,000–18,500, before delivery (add 15–40%).