Where rules or NRA/NSAs make reference to capacity of containers, the standard capacity for purpose of freight rating shall be as shown below regardless of the actual capacity.
For Dry Containers (Subject to Note 1):
SIZE (IN FEET)
W H L Inside Cubic Capacity
8' 9'6" 45' 5.94 cbm (3035 cft)
8' 9'6" 40' 6.42 cbm (2699 cft)
8' 9' 40' 2.21 cbm (2550 cft)
8' 8'6" 40' 7.70 cbm (2391 cft)
8' 8' 40' 3.80 cbm (3.41 cbm (1180 cft)2253 cft)
8' 8'6" 20' 3.41 cbm (1180 cft)
8' 8' 20' 1.26 cbm (1104 cft)
B. For Reefer Containers (Subject to Note 1):
SIZE (IN FEET) INSIDE CUBIC CAPACITY
W H L INSIDE CUBIC CAPACITY
8' 8' 20' 5.7 cbm
8' 8'6" 20' 8.1 cbm
8' 9'6" 20' 5.89 cbm
8' 9' 40' 9.52 cbm
8' 8'6" 40' 5.45 cbm
CONTAINER SIZES, TYPES, TEMPERATURES AND SERVICE TYPES
SIZE
20' Std 20 Foot
40' Std 40 Foot Container
40' HC 40 Foot High Cube
40' Flat Rack
45' Std 45 Foot Container
48' Foot Container
53' Foot Container
TYPES
AC Atmosphere Control
DF Drop Frame
FB Flat Bed
FR Flat Rack
GC Garment Container
HH Half Height
IN Insulated
N/A Not Applicable
N/C Non-Containerized
OT Open Top
PC Dry
PL Platform
RE Reefer
TC Tank
TL Top Loader
TR Trailer
VR Vehicle Racks
TEMPERATURE
AC Atmosphere Control
CLD Chilled
FRZ Frozen
HTD Heated
N/A Not Applicable/Not Operating
RF Refrigerated
VEN Ventilated
SERVICE TYPE
D Door
M Motor
R Rail Yard
S Cont Frgt Station
U Rail Siding
X Team Tracks
Y Container Yard
NOTE 1: The combined weight of shipper-loaded cargo and containers with chassis and tractor shall not exceed the over-the-road weight limitation in various States of the U.S.A.