20ft Flat Rack dimensions
A 20ft Flat Rack measures 5.65 m (18′6″) long, 2.23 m (7′4″) wide and 2.20 m (7′3″) high inside — about 27.7 m³ (978 ft³) of usable space, with a payload up to 31,000 kg (68,343 lb).
ISO 20ft flat rack (collapsible ends) for heavy, wide, or oversize cargo. Height is the nominal loadable height.
Internal dimensions and capacity
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 5.65 m | 18′6″ (18.5 ft) |
| Internal width | 2.23 m | 7′4″ |
| Internal height | 2.20 m | 7′3″ |
| Capacity | 27.7 m³ | 978 ft³ |
| Floor area | 12.6 m² | 136 ft² |
| Max payload | 31,000 kg | 68,343 lb |
| TEU equivalent | 1 | |
Internal (usable) figures, not external. Capacity is the geometric interior volume — real cargo never fills 100% of it, because pallets, dunnage and irregular shapes leave void space.
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