High cubes, in short HC, are actually similar in structure to standard containers. The length and width remain the same but the height increases by 1 foot. This enables them to meet more cargo demands
High cube containers also come in two sizes: 40ft HC and 45ft HC. Since these containers have additional height, they provide more storage value at their price point. They’re suitable if you need more storage for your cargo that a 20ft or 40ft container can’t fulfill
High cube container size and dimensions
| Measurements | 40ft HC | 45ft HC |
| Internal length | 12.03m/39.5ft | 13.55m/44.5ft |
| Internal width | 2.35m / 7.8ft | 2.35m / 7.8ft |
| Internal height | 2.70m / 8.10ft | 2.70m / 8.10ft |
| Tare weight | 3,900kg / 8,598 lbs | 4,800kg / 10,552 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 28,600 kg / 63,052 lbs | 27,700kg / 61,067 lbs |
| Cubic capacity | 76.3 m3 / 2,694.5 cu ft | 86 m3 / 3,037 cu ft |