What is 40 GP container?
GP, or General Purpose containers are the standard size; they have an external height of 2.6m (8′ 6”). HC, or High Cube containers have the added height clearance; they have an external height of 2.9m (9′ 6”). You will find that there are more GPs then HCs in the 20ft market…and more HCs then GPs in the 40ft market!
What is the maximum weight a 40 ft container can carry?
67,200 lb.
Based on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) the maximum weight for a standard loaded 40-ft container should be 67,200 lb.
What is the capacity of 40 ft HC container?
2,696.9 cu ft
40ft high cube dry container
| Tare weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 3,940 kg | 28,560 kg | 76.4 m3 |
| 8,687.7 lbs | 62,974.8 lbs | 2,696.9 cu ft |
What does 40gp mean?
General Purpose
40’GP Shipping Container (General Purpose) Specifications So the overall length is 40 feet and can hold double the amount of cargo.
How much does a 40ft shipping container weigh?
8,000 lbs.
The 40ft Standard container weighs 8,000 lbs. Both the 40ft High Cube container and 40ft Standard container have a Maximum Gross Weight (weight of container and the cargo inside) of 67,200 lbs.
How many cubic meters is a 40ft shipping container?
67.7 cubic meters
So if we are looking at the overall capacity of a 40ft container it’s 2,390 cubic feet or 67.7 cubic meters (a huge amount of space). The maximum weight of a 40ft container is 4000 kg. There are other sizes of container available however the 20 and 40ft containers are the industry standard.
How many square feet is a 40ft shipping container?
300 square feet
The 40-foot shipping container has a greater amount of floor space for a more comfortable living area. The square footage within the interior of the container is 300 square feet with a length of 30’5”, a width of 7’8”, and a height of 7’9”.
What is difference between 40 HQ and 40 DC?
The primary difference between a 40ft Standard height container and a 40ft High Cube Container is the difference in height of exactly one foot. This additional height gives the 40ft High Cube container an extra 344 cu ft of storage capacity. All the other specifications remain the same in terms of the width and length.
What is the difference between 40 GP and 40 HQ?
The primary difference between a 40ft Standard height container and a 40ft High Cube Container is the difference in height of exactly one foot. A 40ft Standard container has 2,350 cu ft of storage space on the interior, whereas the 40ft High Cube container has 2,694 cu ft of storage space.