# Freighter Capacity

*Last updated: 2026-06-13*

> Freighter capacity is the maximum payload – cargo weight and volume – that a dedicated cargo aircraft can transport on a single flight.

Freighter capacity is the maximum payload – cargo weight and volume – that a dedicated cargo aircraft can transport on a single flight. It is determined by the aircraft's maximum structural payload (typically 90–140 metric tons for large widebody freighters such as Boeing 747F or Airbus A330F), available cargo volume, and regulatory constraints (weight distribution, center-of-gravity limits, hazmat restrictions). The practically usable capacity often depends on the cargo mix: if cargo is dense (heavy but compact), weight limits are reached first; if it is light and voluminous, cubic space becomes the constraint. Freight forwarders must account for both dimensions when planning shipments.

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Freighter Capacity |
| Language | EN |
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| Last updated | 2026-06-13 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/freight-capacity.asp |

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