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title: "How Much Cargo Fits In a Container?"
description: "Provides container capacity guidelines (CBM, dimensions, door height) per container size and notes weight limits by carrier, mode, region, and palletization."
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# How Much Cargo Fits In a Container?

This table shows the general container capacity guidelines -- how much cbm fits into each container, as well as dimensions and door height: 

It's important to note that the capacity will be determined by the size of the cartons, [how they are packed into the container](https://www.flexport.com/help/163-packaging-damage-prevention-guide/) by the supplier, and whether or not [the cargo is palletized](https://www.flexport.com/help/368-palletizing-cargo-consideration). The “stretch to” number is only possible with small boxes.  

## What are the weight limits?

Weight restrictions vary by carrier, mode, and region. For example, a 44,000-lb load may not exceed the 40' container weight limit set by the ocean carrier, but it *will* exceed the weight limit for a truck in some states. In this case, the shipment would require a tri-axle chassis or, potentially, an [overweight](https://www.flexport.com/help/411-overweight-cargo) permit. 

Shipments being loaded onto the rail will have their own set of weight limits as well.

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