How much does a DQF container weigh and carry?

Tare weight is about 127 to 130 kg. The maximum gross weight is 2,450 kg (5,401 lb), leaving roughly 2,320 kg of payload.

What do DQF and LD8 mean?

DQF is the IATA three-letter ULD code: D for a certified container, Q for the base size and F for the contour. LD8 is the older ATA name for the same container.

Which aircraft can carry a DQF?

The DQF is used on the lower deck of the Boeing 767 and 787. Confirm the container type with the operating airline, because lower-deck loading plans differ between aircraft versions.

What is the difference between a DQF and an ALF?

Both are full-width lower-deck containers with angled sides. The ALF (LD6) has a 3,175 mm long base and holds about 8.9 m³, while the DQF (LD8) has a 2,438 mm long base and holds about 7.1 m³.

What is the DQF internal volume?

The DQF holds about 7.1 m³ (252 ft³) by the AS1825 method. Boeing quotes 6.9 m³ (245 ft³) using a different measuring convention.

How does a DQF compare with an ALP?

The ALP (LD11) is a rectangular container with a 3,175 × 1,534 mm base and no angled sides, so it uses its full width. The DQF has angled sides and a shorter base but fits the tapered fuselage hold.

DQF (LD8) ULD Dimensions

The full-width lower-deck container sized for Boeing 767 and 787 holds

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Base footprint

2.44m × 1.53m

Overall width

3.17m

Overall height

1.63m

Internal volume

7.1 m³

Max gross weight

2,449 kg

Tare weight

130 kg

Max payload

2,319 kg

Floor load limit

976 kg/m²

Door opening

2.34m × 1.57m

Deck

Lower deck

IATA code

DQF (LD8)

Values follow IATA ULD technical specifications. Some sources quote a slightly smaller volume of 6.9 m³ using Boeing's method.

DQF in practice: aircraft, contour and loading

Compatible aircraft

The DQF (LD8) is a full-width lower-deck container used on the Boeing 767 and 787, where its 2,438 mm length suits the hold layout.

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Typical use

The DQF carries consolidated shipments and loose cargo in the lower deck. It is about three quarters the length of an ALF, which lets airlines fit it where a full LD6 would waste space.

Contour

Both lower corners are angled to follow the fuselage curve. The base is 2,438 × 1,534 mm and widens to about 3,175 mm at the top.

Loading limits

Maximum gross weight is 2,450 kg including the container. With a tare near 127 to 130 kg, payload is about 2,320 kg. Distribute weight evenly across the floor.

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DQF (LD8) — Frequently Asked Questions

The DQF has a base of about 2,438 × 1,534 mm (96 × 60.4 in), an overall width of about 3,175 mm (125 in) at the top and an overall height of 1,626 mm (64 in). The door opening is roughly 2,337 × 1,575 mm.

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