Standard Rail Boxcar dimensions
A Standard Rail Boxcar measures 17.07 m (56′0″) long, 2.87 m (9′5″) wide and 3.11 m (10′3″) high inside — about 152.4 m³ (5,382 ft³) of usable space, with a payload up to 65,000 kg (143,300 lb).
Standard enclosed rail boxcar. High capacity for bulk and general cargo.
Internal dimensions and capacity
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 17.07 m | 56′0″ (56 ft) |
| Internal width | 2.87 m | 9′5″ |
| Internal height | 3.11 m | 10′3″ |
| Capacity | 152.4 m³ | 5,382 ft³ |
| Floor area | 49 m² | 527 ft² |
| Max payload | 65,000 kg | 143,300 lb |
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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