Articulated lorry
An articulated lorry is a heavy goods vehicle with a cab and a detachable trailer for carrying freight.
How big is it?
16.5 m long
Also 54.13 ft
Length · example
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Articulated lorry vs Volleyball court: length comparison
A volleyball court is about 1.09 times as long as an articulated lorry.
An articulated lorry is a heavy goods vehicle with a cab and a detachable trailer for carrying freight.
A volleyball court is the marked rectangular playing surface divided by a net for the team sport of volleyball.
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Articulated lorry
Length: 16.5 m; example.
A 16.5 m long, 40 tonne loaded example, not a universal legal limit.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Volleyball court
Length: 18 m; standard.
18 × 9 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — volleyball dimensions
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 16.5 m
We compare the length of an articulated lorry. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A 16.5 m long, 40 tonne loaded example, not a universal legal limit.
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Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.5 m | Not recorded | example | |
| 40 t | Not recorded | example |
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