Shipping container

Rear door of a shipping container. Text on the door says: Max. Gross: 30,480 KGS, 67,200 LBS, Tare: 2,160 KGS, 4,760 LBS, Net: 28,320 KGS, 62,440 LBS, Cu cap: 33.2 Cu. m., 1,173 Cu. ft.

Prompts

How much does the shipping container weigh?

What is the capacity of the container in litres?

A typical refrigerator holds around 500 litres. How many times larger is the capacity of this container?

When fully loaded, this container would weigh about as much as how many average-sized cars?

How much paint would you estimate would be needed to repaint the outside of the container?

Download image

Maths Eyes Australia logo Join in the fun on our Maths Eyes Australia Facebook page for teachers.