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Shipping Container Dimensions and Sizes
Shipping Container Dimensions for 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers
See below for the full list of shipping container sizes in both feet and meters or metric sizes and all shipping container dimensions. We provide shipping container dimensions for both internal dimensions and external dimensions of all shipping containers sizes and shapes. We’ve even included the weight of the shipping containers for every shipping container type.
External Shipping Container Dimensions for 20ft and 40ft GP, High Cube and Refrigerated Containers
Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters for Standard / General Purpose, High Cube (HC) and Refrigerated Shipping Container for 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers
| Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters | |||
| External Length (ft. & m) | External Width (ft. & m) | External Height (ft. & m) | |
| 20 ft General Purpose | 20 ft (6.056 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8.5 ft (2.592 m) |
| 40 ft General Purpose | 40 ft (12.192 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8.5 ft (2.592 m) |
| 20 ft High Cube Container | 20 ft (6.056 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 9.5 ft (2.896 m) |
| 40 ft High Cube Container | 40 ft (12.192 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 9.5 ft (2.896 m) |
| 20 ft Refrigerated Container | 20 ft (6.056 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8.5 ft (2.592 m) |
| 40 ft Refrigerated High Cube Container | 40 ft (12.192 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 9.5 ft (2.898 m) |
Standard Shipping Container Dimensions for 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Containers
Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters for Standard / General Purpose Shipping Container in 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers
| Shipping Container Dimensions for General Purpose | Dimensions & Sizes in Feet and Meters (ft. & m) | ||
| Shipping Containers Sizes | 10 ft (3 m) | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
| External Dimensions for General Purpose Container | |||
| Length External | 10 ft (3 m) | 20 ft (6.056 m) | 40 ft (12.192 m) |
| Width External | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) |
| Height External | 8.5 ft (2.592 m) | 8.5 ft (2.592 m) | 8.5 ft (2.592 m) |
| Internal Dimensions for General Purpose Container | |||
| Length Internal | 9.8 ft (2.84 m) | 19.4 ft (5.902 m) | 39.5 ft (12.036 m) |
| Width Internal | 7.7 ft (2.352 m) | 7.7 ft (2.352 m) | 7.7 ft (2.352 m) |
| Height Internal | 7.7 ft (2.348 m) | 7.7 ft (2.348 m) | 7.7 ft (2.348 m) |
| Weight of General Purpose Shipping Container | |||
| Mass Gross Weight | 10,160kg | 30,480 kg | 32,500 kg |
| Shipping Containers Available: | 10 ft (3 m) | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
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High Cube (HC) Shipping Container Dimensions for 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Containers
Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters for High Cube Shipping Container in 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers
| Shipping Container Dimensions for High Cube | Dimensions & Sizes in feet & metres (ft. & m) | ||
| Shipping Containers Sizes | 10 ft (3 m) | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
| External Dimensions for High Cube Container | |||
| Length External | 10 ft (3.10 m) | 20 ft (6.056 m) | 40 ft (12.192 m) |
| Width External | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) |
| Height External | 9.5 ft (2.896 m) | 9.5 ft (2.896 m) | 9.5 ft (2.896 m) |
| Internal Dimensions for High Cube Container | |||
| Length Internal | 9.8 ft (2.98 m) | 19.4 ft (5.902 m) | 39.5 ft (12.036 m) |
| Width Internal | 7.7 ft (2.352 m) | 7.7 ft (2.352 m) | 7.7 ft (2.352 m) |
| Height Internal | 8.9 ft (2.698 m) | 8.9 ft (2.698 m) | 8.9 ft (2.698 m) |
| Weight of High Cube Shipping Container | |||
| Mass Gross Weight | 10,160 kg | 30,480 kg | 32,500 kg |
| Shipping Containers Available: | 10 ft (3 m) | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
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Dangerous Goods Shipping Container Dimensions for 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Containers
Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters for Dangerous Goods Container in 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers
| Shipping Container Dimensions for Dangerous Goods | Dimensions & Sizes in Feet and Metres (ft. & m) | ||
| Shipping Containers Sizes | 10 ft (3 m) | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
| External Dimensions for Dangerous Goods Container | |||
| Length External | 10 ft (3 m) | 20 ft (6.056 m) | 40 ft (12.192 m) |
| Width External | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) |
| Height External | 9.5 ft (2.9 m) | 9.5 ft (2.9 m) | 9.5 ft (2.9 m) |
| Weight of Dangerous Goods Shipping Container | |||
| Mass Gross Weight | 10,160 kg | 30,480 kg | 32,500 kg |
| Shipping Containers Available: | 10 ft (3 m) | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
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Bolster hipping Container Dimensions for 20ft and 40ft Containers
Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters for Bolster Shipping Container in 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers
| Shipping Container Dimensions for Bolster | Dimensions & Sizes in Feet and Metres (ft. & m) | |
| Shipping Containers Sizes | 20 ft (6m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
| External Dimensions for Bolster Container | ||
| Length External | 20ft (6.056m) | 40ft (12.192m) |
| Width External | 8ft (2.438m) | 8ft (2.438m) |
| Height External | 0.66ft (0.23m) | 0.66ft (0.23m) |
| Weight of Bolster Shipping Container | ||
| Mass Gross Weight | 30,480kg | 32,500kg |
| Shipping Containers Available: | 20 ft (6m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
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Refrigerated Shipping Container Dimensions for 20ft and 40ft Containers
Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters for Refrigerated Container in 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers
| Shipping Container Dimensions for Refrigerated | Dimensions & Sizes in Feet and Metres (ft. & m) | |
| Shipping Containers Sizes | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
| External Dimensions for Refrgierated Container | ||
| Length External | 20 ft (6.056 m) | 40 ft (12.192 m) |
| Width External | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) |
| Height External | 8.5 ft (2.592 m) | 9.5 ft (2.898 m) |
| Internal Dimensions for Refrigerated Container | ||
| Length Internal | 17.8 ft (5.430 m) | 37.7 ft (11.490 m) |
| Width Internal | 7.5 ft (2.280 m) | 7.5 ft (2.280 m) |
| Height Internal | 7.7 ft (2.348 m) | 7.7 ft (2.598 m) |
| Weight of Refrigerated Shipping Container | ||
| Mass Gross Weight | 22,111 kg | 26,120 kg |
| Shipping Containers Available: | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
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Open Top Shipping Container Dimensions for 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Containers
Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters for Open Top in 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers
| Shipping Container Dimensions for Open Top | Dimensions & Sizes in Feet and Metres (ft. & m) | |
| Shipping Containers Sizes | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
| External Dimensions for Open Top Container | ||
| Length External | 20 ft (6.056 m) | 40 ft (12.192m) |
| Width External | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) |
| Height External | 8.5 ft (2.592 m) | 9.5 ft (2.898 m) |
| Internal Dimensions for Open Top Container | ||
| Length Internal | 19.4 ft (5.902 m) | 39.5 ft (12.036 m) |
| Width Internal | 7.7 ft (2.352 m) | 7.7 ft (2.352 m) |
| Height Internal | 7.7 ft (2.348 m) | 7.7 ft (2.348 m) |
| Weight of Open Top Shipping Container | ||
| Mass Gross Weight | 30,480 kg | 32,500 kg |
| Shipping Containers Available: | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
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Flat Rack Shipping Container Dimensions for 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Containers
Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters for Flat Rack Shipping Containers in 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers
| Shipping Container Dimensions for Flat Rack | Dimensions & Sizes in Feet and Metres (ft. & m) | |
| Shipping Containers Sizes | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
| External Dimensions for Flat Rack Container | ||
| Length External | 20 ft (6.056 m) | 40 ft (12.192 m) |
| Width External | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) |
| Height External | 7.3 ft (2.213 m) | 7.3 ft (2.213 m) |
| Weight of Flat Rack Shipping Container | ||
| Mass Gross Weight | 30,480 kg | 32,500 kg |
| Shipping Containers Available: | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
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Side Opening Shipping Container Dimensions for 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Containers
Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters for Side Opening shipping Containers in 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers
| Shipping Container Dimensions for Side Opening | Dimensions & Sizes in Feet and Metres (ft. & m) | |
| Shipping Containers Sizes | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
| External Dimensions for Side Opening Container | ||
| Length External | 20 ft (6.056 m) | 40 ft (12.192 m) |
| Width External | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) |
| Height External | 8.5 ft (2.592 m) | 8.5 ft (2.592 m) |
| Internal Dimensions for Side Opening Container | ||
| Length Internal | 19.4 ft (5.902 m) | 39.5 ft (12.036 m) |
| Width Internal | 7.7 ft (2.352 m) | 7.7 ft (2.352 m) |
| Height Internal | 7.7 ft (2.348 m) | 7.7 ft (2.348 m) |
| Weight of Side Opening Shipping Container | ||
| Mass Gross Weight | 30,480 kg | 32,500 kg |
| Shipping Containers Available: | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
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Insulated (Non Operational) Shipping Container Dimensions for 10ft, 20ft and 40ft Containers
Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters for Insulated shipping Containers in 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers
| Shipping Container Dimensions for Insulated (Non Operational) | Dimensions & Sizes in Feet and Metres (ft. & m) | |
| Shipping Containers Sizes | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
| External Dimensions for Insulated (Non Operational) Container | ||
| Length External | 20 ft (6.056 m) | 40 ft (12.192 m) |
| Width External | 8 ft (2.438 m) | 8 ft (2.438 m) |
| Height External | 8.5 ft (2.592 m) | 9.5 ft (2.898 m) |
| Internal Dimensions for Insulated (Non Operational) Container | ||
| Length Internal | 17.8 ft (5.430 m) | 37.7 ft (11.490 m) |
| Width Internal | 7.5 ft (2.280 m) | 7.5 ft (2.280 m) |
| Height Internal | 7.7 ft (2.348 m) | 8.5 ft (2.598 m) |
| Weight of Insulated (Non Operational) Shipping Container | ||
| Mass Gross Weight | 22,111 kg | 26,120 kg |
| Shipping Containers Available: | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) |
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Pallet Wide Shipping Container Dimensions for 20ft, 40ft and 48ft Containers
Shipping Container Dimensions in Feet and Meters for Pallet Wide shipping Containers in 20ft, 40ft and 48ft Shipping Containers
| Shipping Container Dimensions for High Cube | Dimensions & Sizes in feet & metres (ft. & m) | ||
| Shipping Containers Sizes | 20 ft (6 m) | 40 ft (12 m) | 48 ft (14 m) |
| External Dimensions for High Cube Container | |||
| Length External | 20 ft (6.058 m) | 40 ft (12.192 m) | 48 ft (14.630 m) |
| Width External | 8 ft (2.484 m) | 8 ft (2.484 m) | 8 ft (2.484 m) |
| Height External | 9.5 ft (2.896 m) | 9.5 ft (2.896 m) | 9.5 ft (2.896 m) |
| Internal Dimensions for High Cube Container | |||
| Length Internal | 5.898 m | 12.1 m | 14.47 m |
| Width Internal | 2.422 m | 2.422 m | 2.422 m |
| Height Internal | 2.802 m | 2.802 m | 2.802 m |
| Weight of High Cube Shipping Container | |||
| Mass Gross Weight (kg) | 30,480 kg | 34,000 kg | 32,000 kg |
| Tare (kg) | 2,540 kg | 4,180 kg | 5,340 kg |
| Max Payload (kg) | 27,940 kg | 29,820 kg | 27,640 kg |
| Cubic Capacity (m3) | 40 m3 | 81.7 m3 | 98.2 m3 |