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How much is a cubic meter, 20ft and 40ft container?

Author: SUNRISE Source: SUNRISE 2017-06-22

½ Cubic Meter /17½ Cubic Feet

One-half cubic meter, as indicated in the picture above, is the size of a box approximately 26 inches high by 42 inches by 29 inches.
 

As a reference, this would be equivalent to the contents of 3½ suitcases. This would not accommodate items of furniture but is primarily to accommodate boxedand bundled items such as dishes, pots, pans, linens and toys. 

 

Sunrise will pack all of these items and load them into the container. The container is not to be used for loose items, only for boxed or bundled items.

 

 

1 Cubic Meter /35 Cubic Feet

One cubic meter, as indicated in the picture above, is made up of two half-cubic meter boxes. Each one is approximately 26 inches high by 42 inches by 29 inches. This would not accommodate items of furniture but is primarily to accommodate boxed items, such as dishes, pots, pans, linens and toys. 

 

Sunrise will pack all of these items and load them into the container. The container is not to be used for loose items, only for boxed or bundled items.

 

 

2 Cubic Meters /70½ Cubic Feet

Two cubic meters, as indicated in the picture above, is the size of a large box approximately 41 inches high by 55 inches by 54 inches. This would accommodate small items of furniture such as an end table, small chair or small-to medium-sized television, but is primarily to accommodate boxed items such as dishes, pots, pans, linens and toys. 

 

Sunrise will pack all of these items and load them into the container. The container is not to be used for loose items, only for boxed or bundled items.
 

 

3 Cubic Meters /105½ Cubic Feet

Three cubic meters,as indicated in the picture above, allows for the use of two containers. One is approximately 51 inches high by 54 inches by 55 inches and the other is 26 inches high by 42 inches by 29 inches. The larger container would accommodate small items of furniture such as an end table, small chair, a disassembled baby crib or medium-sized television. The smaller container is primarily for wrapped or bundled items such as dishes, pots, pans, linens and toys.

 

Sunrise will pack all of these items and load them into the container. The container is not to be used for loose items, only for boxed or bundled items and a few small furniture items wrapped by Sunrise.

 

 

5 Cubic Meters /176½ Cubic Feet

Five cubic meters, as indicated in the picture above,allows for the use of two equal-size containers. Each one is approximately 51 inches high by 55 inches by 54 inches. The containers would accommodate small items of furniture such as an end table, small chair, a disassembled baby crib or medium-sized television. In addition, boxed or bundled items, such as dishes, pots, pans, linens and toys could be included. 

 

Sunrise will pack all of these items and load them into the container. Five cubic meters would not accommodate large items of furniture such as a sofa, bed, dresser, or china cabinet or similar. The containers are not to be used for loose items, only for boxed or bundled items and a few small furniture items wrapped by Sunrise.

 

 

10 Cubic Meters /353 Cubic Feet

Ten cubic meters, as indicated in the picture above,allows for the use of three containers.One is approximately 87 inches high by 87 inchesby 47 inches. The second is 51 inches high by 55inches by 54 inches. The third is 44 inches highby 57 inches by 42 inches. The larger containerswould accommodate items of furniture such asan end table, small chair, a disassembled baby crib, or medium-sized television, medium-sized dresser, small- or medium-sized bed. Ten cubic meters would not accommodate large items of furniture such as a sofa, king-sized bed, large dresser or china cabinet. The smaller containers can accommodate boxed or bundled items such as dishes, pots, pan, linens and toys.

 

Sunrise will pack all of these items and load them into the container. The containers are not to be used for loose items, only for boxed or bundled items and a few small furniture items wrapped by Sunrise.

 

 

The 20ft Container

The picture above illustrates a 20-feet container-the most common shipping unit in the oceantransportation industry. The interior dimensions of a 20-feet container are approximately 7 feet 10 inches high by 7 feet 8 inches by 19 feet 4 inches. This container would accommodate larger household goods such as a sofa, king-sized bed, large dresser or china cabinet. As a reference, the 20-feet container would also accommodate a standard sedan, SUV, a consignment of household goods, or alternatively five standard lift-vans.

 

Sunrise will pack all of these items and load them into the container.

 

 

The 40ft Container

As indicated in the picture above,the interior dimensions of a 40-feet container are approximately 7 feet 10 inches high by 7 feet 8 inches by 39 feet 5 inches. This container would accommodate larger household goods such as a sofa, king-sized bed, large dresser or china cabinet. As a reference, the 40-feet container would also accommodate two standard sedans or SUVs, or alternatively one car plus a consignment of household goods. You can also fit up to ten liftvans into a 40-feet container. 

 

Sunrise will pack all of these items and load them into the container.
 

*Height of woman: 5ft 6 inches (167.6cm)

These visualizations are for reference only. Varying sizes of cartons, containers and crates can be used to transport the same volume of goods.