40ft Open Top
Long machinery and structural steel that only a crane can load.
| EXTERNAL L×W×H | 40' 0" × 8' 0" × 8' 6" | 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL L×W×H | 39' 5" × 7' 7" × 7' 8" | 12.021 × 2.32 × 2.348 m |
| DOOR OPENING W×H | 7' 6" × 7' 2" | 2.286 × 2.184 m |
| TARE WEIGHT | 8,490 lb | 3,850 kg |
| MAX PAYLOAD | 58,710 lb | 26,630 kg |
| MAX GROSS | 67,200 lb | 30,480 kg |
| CAPACITY | 2,350 cu ft | 66.5 cbm |
| FLOOR AREA | 299 sq ft | 27.8 m² |
| PALLETS (GMA / EURO) | 21 / 25 |
The numbers that matter
A 40ft open top gives you 299 sq ft of floor and 2,350 cubic feet (66.5 cbm) of space inside external dimensions of 40' 0" × 8' 0" × 8' 6". Empty it weighs 8,490 lb; loaded it may gross 67,200 lb. In cargo terms that is 21 US pallets or 25 Euro pallets in a single layer.
The removable roof bows are numbered — lose one and the tarp won't tension, and surveyors will fail the box for sea duty.
What it costs
Used, cargo-worthy units currently trade at $4,000–7,000 in the US; new one-trip units at $6,500–10,000. Delivery adds 15–40% depending on distance — always compare delivered prices, not yard prices.
Quick answers
What are the exact dimensions of a 40ft open top container?
External: 40' 0" × 8' 0" × 8' 6" (12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m). Internal: 39' 5" × 7' 7" × 7' 8".
How much does a 40ft open top weigh?
Empty (tare) it weighs 8,490 lb (3,850 kg) and is rated to a max gross of 67,200 lb, leaving 58,710 lb of payload.
How much does a 40ft open top cost?
In the US in 2026, used units run $4,000–7,000 and new (one-trip) units $6,500–10,000, before delivery (add 15–40%).