Specific dimensions and capacity of reefer containers (refrigerated containers) may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.
| 20' reefer container | 40' reefer container | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tare weight | 3,080 kg | 6,791 lbs | 4,800 kg | 10,584 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 27,400 kg | 60,417 lbs | 27,700 kg | 61,078 lbs |
| Cubic capacity | 28.3 m3 | 999 cu ft | 59.3 m3 | 2,093.3 cu ft |
| Internal length | 5.44 m | 17.9 ft | 11.56 m | 37.9 ft |
| Internal width | 2.29 m | 7.5 ft | 2.28 m | 7.5 ft |
| Internal height | 2.27 m | 7.5 ft | 2.25 m | 7.4 ft |
| Door opening width | 2.23 m | 7.3 ft | 2.29 m | 7.5 ft |
| Door opening height | 2.10 m | 6.9 ft | 2.26 m | 7.4 ft |
