Weights and measures
Measurement aid for pallet securing purposes
How great is the volume of a ‘normal’ HGV, what are the dimensions of typical trailers? Do you have to worry about the packaging dimensions for shipping purposes? All questions we aim to answer here so that you can optimally secure your pallets for transport.
ISO container module dimensions
ISO containers complying with the standards ISO 668, ISO 1496 and ISO 6346 have the following minimum dimensions. Most important with regard to packaging dimensions are the internal dimensions of the door openings. (All figures unguaranteed)
| Description | Internal dimensions (L × W × H) in mm | Door opening (W × H) in mm | Load area in m² | Volume in m³ | Payload in kg | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 AA 40 ft Container | 11.998 × 2.330 × 2.350 | 2.286 × 2.261 | 28,0 | 65,7 | 26.280–27.080 | |||
| 1 A 40 ft Container | 11.998 × 2.330 × 2.197 | 2.286 × 2.134 | 28,0 | 61,4 | 26.280–27.080 | |||
| 1 CC 20 ft Container | 5.867 × 2.330 × 2.350 | 2.286 × 2.267 | 13,7 | 32,1 | 17.920–21.950 | |||
| 1 C 20 ft Container | 5.867 × 2.330 × 2.197 | 2.286 × 2.134 | 13,7 | 30,0 | 18.220–18.620 | |||
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HGV dimensions
The following table gives the dimensions of the standard trailer types. The usable volume of HGVs with a payload of c. 24 t largely depends on the type and manufacturer of the body. The statutory provisions only limit the permissible external dimensions of the vehicle as a whole.
| Trailer description | Internal dimensions (L × W × H) in mm | Load area in m² | Volume in m³ | Payload in kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three-axle semitrailer with curtains | 13.600 × 2.460 × 2.550 | 33,45 | 85,31 | 24.000 |
| Rigid truck with trailer | 6.000 × 2.440 × 2.550 | 14,64 | 36,60 | 9.000 |
Motor vehicle/ trailer
| 7.000 × 2.440 × 2.550 8.000 × 2.440 × 2.500 | 17,08 19,52 | 42,70 48,80 | 9.000 16.000 |
| Megatrailer (semitrailer) | 13.600 × 2.480 × 3.000 | 33,73 | 101,18 | 24.000 |
| Jumbo rigid truck with trailer | 7.700 × 2.480 × 3.000 | 19,00 | 57,00 | 6.000 |
| Motor vehicle/trailer | 7.700 x 2.480 x 3.000 | 19,00 | 57,00 | 8.000 |
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