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# HC (High Cube) Container

HC (high cube) containers are one foot taller than standard containers, increasing cubic meter (CBM) capacity. They are typically available in 40' and 45' lengths.

## What is a HC container?

HC (high cube) containers are one foot taller than standard containers, increasing [CBM (Cubic Meter)](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/glossary/cubic-meter/) capacity. HC containers are typically available in 40' and 45' lengths.

![Table comparing container CBM capacity: 40 foot is 58 CBM, 40 foot HC is 65 CBM, 45 foot HC is 75 CBM.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/7152cc8c2724cb427c1a52415a4b8f1a71abf54d-500x151.png)

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