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20-Foot High Cube
A 20-foot footprint with an extra foot of interior height for tall crates and equipment.
20 ft
Container overview
The 20-foot high cube shares the length and width of a standard 20-foot unit and adds one foot of exterior height, raising the roof line to 9 feet 6 inches. Interior height increases to roughly 8 feet 10 inches and the door opening grows with it.
The added height suits tall crated machinery, racking, palletized goods stacked two high and conversion work where interior headroom matters. Confirm route clearances when the container will move by road, since the taller profile affects bridge and gate limits.
Also called20' HC · 20-foot hi-cube · 20HC
Key features
- 9-foot 6-inch exterior height with roughly 8 feet 10 inches inside
- Taller door opening than the standard 20-foot unit
- Same footprint and corner casting positions as a standard 20-foot container
- Corten steel walls with a marine plywood floor
- Lashing rings for cargo securing along both side rails
Technical specifications
Inside dimensions
| Length | 19' 3" |
|---|---|
| Width | 7' 8" |
| Height | 8' 10" |
| Floor area | 150 sq ft |
| Cubic capacity | 1,321 cu ft |
Outside dimensions
| Length | 19' 10½" |
|---|---|
| Width | 8' |
| Height | 9' 6" |
Door opening
| Width | 7' 8" |
|---|---|
| Height | 8' 5½" |
Weights
| Tare weight | 5,181 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum payload | 62,020 lb |
| Maximum gross weight | 67,200 lb |
Certification and identification
| ISO size/type code | 2EG1 / varies |
|---|---|
| ISO size group | 25 (20 ft × 9 ft 6 in) |
| CSC information | Cargo-worthy units carry a valid CSC safety approval plate |
Container specifications may vary by manufacturer, production year and individual unit. Confirm the specifications of the assigned container before booking, loading or modifying the equipment.
20-foot high cubes are less common; verify availability and exact model.
Specifications last reviewed 2026-08-24. · Client-supplied representative figures. Reference specification
Condition and compliance
- Available in new condition only
Equipment moving on an international booking has to satisfy the applicable carrier, CSC, inspection, prefix, marking and documentation requirements before it is loaded. Wind and watertight condition describes weather protection only, and is a separate standard from cargo-worthy condition.
Common applications
- International freight
- Project cargo
- Industrial equipment
- Commercial storage
- Temporary structures
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