Standard Container Sizes
Comprehensive guide to shipping container dimensions and specifications
Shipping containers and storage containers can come in a range of sizes, with 20ft and 40ft being the most common lengths (externally) and 8ft in width as standard. The height of a container is typically 8ft 6" and a high cube will have an additional foot to be 9ft 6".
Container Specifications
| Container Type | External (L x W x H) | Internal (L x W x H) | Door Opening (W x H) | Tare Weight | Pay Load | Max Gross Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FT | 6090mm x 2440mm x 2590mm | 6010mm x 2340mm x 2390mm | 2280mm x 2310mm | 2050 kg | 28430 kg | 30480 kg |
| 40FT | 12180mm x 2440mm x 2590mm | 12110mm x 2340mm x 2390mm | 2280mm x 2310mm | 3750 kg | 26730 kg | 30480 kg |
| 40HC | 12180mm x 2440mm x 2900mm | 12110mm x 2340mm x 2690mm | 2280mm x 2580mm | 3890 kg | 26590 kg | 30480 kg |
| 45FT | 13716mm x 2440mm x 2896mm | 13556mm x 2352mm x 2698mm | 2280mm x 2580mm | 4800 kg | 27700 kg | 32500 kg |
Understanding Container Weights
Tare Weight: The weight of the empty container without cargo or contents.
Pay Load (Net Weight): The maximum weight of cargo that can be loaded into the container.
Max Gross Weight: The maximum total weight of the container including both the container weight and its contents.