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Shipping Container Dimensions

What are shipping container dimensions? Shipping containers are most commonly built in 20’ and 40’ lengths. This is because these sizes are the most economical on the ships bringing these containers overseas. However, units are available in lengths from 10’ up to 45’. If you are looking to buy shipping containers and the standard lengths do not suit your needs, we’d be happy to source equipment best suited to your needs.

We also have an extensive library of service part manuals and technical drawings for many types of containers. Please contact us, and we’ll do our best to get you the information you need.

**Please note: weights and measurements differ slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Pictured: 20′ One-Trip Container

All aspects of shipping containers are subject to ISO standards, which stands for International Organization for Standardization. Experts internationally agree upon ISO standards. Interested in more detailed information on container dimensions and Key ISO Standards? Read more here.

Are you unsure what size shipping container you will need? We have compiled a list of Tips to Help You Choose Your Shipping Container.

20′ Container

Dimension

Exterior	Interior	Door opening	Weight (lbs)
Length: 20'	Length: 19'4 7/8"	Width: 7'8 1/8"	Maximum: 52,910
Width: 8'	Width: 7'8 5/8"	Height: 7'8 1/8"	Tare: 5,140
Height: 8'6"	Height: 7'9 7/8"		Net: 47,770

40′ Container (Standard 8’6″ Height)

Dimension

Exterior	Interior	Door opening	Weight (lbs)
Length: 40'	Length: 39'5 7/8"	Width: 7'8 1/8"	Maximum: 67,200
Width: 8'	Width: 7'8 5/8"	Height: 7'5 3/4"	Tare: 8,380
Height: 8'6"	Height: 7'9 7/8"		Net: 58,380

45′ Container (High Cube 9’6″ Height)

Dimension

Exterior	Interior	Door opening	Weight (lbs)
Length: 45'	Length: 44'6"	Width: 7'8 1/8"	Maximum: 64,250
Width: 8'	Width: 7'8"	Height: 8'6 1/4"	Tare: 8,550
Height: 9'6"	Height: 8'10"		Net: 55,700

40′ Container (High Cube 9’6″ Height)

Dimension

Exterior	Interior	Door opening	Weight (lbs)
Length: 40'	Length: 39'5 7/8"	Width: 7'8 1/8"	Maximum: 67,200
Width: 8'	Width: 7'8 5/8"	Height: 8'5 7/8"	Tare: 8,554
Height: 9'6"	Height: 8'9 15/16"		Net: 57,940

20′ Reefer Container (Standard 8’6″ Height)

Dimension

Exterior	Interior	Door opening	Weight (lbs)
Length: 20'	Length: 18'1 7/8"	Width: 7'6 1/8"	Maximum: 67,200
Width: 8'	Width: 7"5 7/8"	Height: 7'5 1/8"	Tare: 6,843
Height: 8'6"	Height: 7'3 1/2"		Net: 60,710

40′ Reefer Container (Standard 8′6″ Height)

Dimension

Exterior	Interior	Door opening	Weight (lbs)
Length: 40'	Length: 37'6"	Width: 7'6 1/8"	Maximum: 67,200
Width: 8'	Width: 7'3"	Height: 7'5 1/8"	Tare: 10,000
Height: 8'6"	Height: 7'3 1/2"		Net: 60,710

40′ Reefer Container (High Cube 9′6″ Height)

Dimension

Exterior	Interior	Door opening	Weight (lbs)
Length: 40'	Length: 39'11 7/8"	Width: 7'6 1/8"	Maximum: 74,960
Width: 8'	Width: 7'6 1/8"	Height: 8'5 1/8"	Tare: 11,000
Height: 9'6"	Height: 8'3 1/2"		Net: 65,080