Question 1

How many rolls of woven wire mesh fit in a 40ft container?

Accepted Answer

A 40ft standard container (67.7 CBM, 26,700 kg payload) typically holds 80–100 rolls of standard 30 m woven mesh when loaded vertically. The actual number depends on roll diameter and the wire weight — dense stainless mesh rolls may hit the weight limit before filling the volume.

Question 2

What is the difference between a 40ft standard and 40ft High Cube container?

Accepted Answer

A 40ft High Cube container has an interior height of 2.70 m versus 2.39 m for a standard 40ft, giving roughly 76.3 CBM versus 67.7 CBM. The extra 8.6 CBM (about 13% more volume) is valuable for bulky, lightweight products but the payload limit is similar at ~26,500 kg.

Question 3

What limits container loading for wire mesh — weight or volume?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the product. Fine stainless mesh rolls are lightweight relative to their volume, so volume is usually the limiting factor. Heavy welded panels or gabion wire can hit the 26,700 kg payload limit before filling the container. The calculator checks both constraints and reports the binding one.

Question 4

How do I calculate CBM for wire mesh rolls?

Accepted Answer

CBM (cubic meters) for a roll is calculated as roll length × roll width × roll diameter (or stacked height). For example, a 30 m × 1 m roll with a 0.5 m diameter occupies 15 CBM as a cylinder approximated to a box. Enter these dimensions in the calculator to get the container count automatically.

Type	Interior (L×W×H)	Capacity (CBM)	Max Payload (kg)
20ft Standard	5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m	33.2 CBM	28,200 kg
40ft Standard	12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m	67.7 CBM	26,700 kg
40ft High Cube	12.03 × 2.35 × 2.70 m	76.3 CBM	26,500 kg
20ft Reefer	5.44 × 2.29 × 2.27 m	28.3 CBM	27,400 kg

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