45ft High Cube
Five bonus feet over a 40ft — popular for European intermodal and roomy single-box homes.
| EXTERNAL L×W×H | 45' 0" × 8' 0" × 9' 6" | 13.716 × 2.438 × 2.896 m |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL L×W×H | 44' 5" × 7' 8" × 8' 10" | 13.532 × 2.352 × 2.698 m |
| DOOR OPENING W×H | 7' 8" × 8' 6" | 2.343 × 2.585 m |
| TARE WEIGHT | 10,360 lb | 4,700 kg |
| MAX PAYLOAD | 56,840 lb | 25,780 kg |
| MAX GROSS | 67,200 lb | 30,480 kg |
| CAPACITY | 3,040 cu ft | 86 cbm |
| FLOOR AREA | 340 sq ft | 31.6 m² |
| PALLETS (GMA / EURO) | 24 / 27 |
The numbers that matter
A 45ft high cube gives you 340 sq ft of floor and 3,040 cubic feet (86 cbm) of space inside external dimensions of 45' 0" × 8' 0" × 9' 6". Empty it weighs 10,360 lb; loaded it may gross 67,200 lb. In cargo terms that is 24 US pallets or 27 Euro pallets in a single layer.
The 45ft box hangs over a standard 40ft ship slot on castings set at 40ft spacing — the overhang is engineered in.
What it costs
Used, cargo-worthy units currently trade at $3,000–5,500 in the US; new one-trip units at $5,000–8,000. Delivery adds 15–40% depending on distance — always compare delivered prices, not yard prices.
Quick answers
What are the exact dimensions of a 45ft high cube container?
External: 45' 0" × 8' 0" × 9' 6" (13.716 × 2.438 × 2.896 m). Internal: 44' 5" × 7' 8" × 8' 10".
How much does a 45ft high cube weigh?
Empty (tare) it weighs 10,360 lb (4,700 kg) and is rated to a max gross of 67,200 lb, leaving 56,840 lb of payload.
How much does a 45ft high cube cost?
In the US in 2026, used units run $3,000–5,500 and new (one-trip) units $5,000–8,000, before delivery (add 15–40%).